Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
53606C
RGB
83, 96, 108
HSL
209, 13%, 37%
HSB
209, 23%, 42%
CMYK
23, 11, 0, 58
LAB
40, -3, -9
LCH
40, 9, 251
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 246
XYZ
10, 11, 16
LUV
40, -7, -11
HWB
209, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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