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
536169
RGB
83, 97, 105
HSL
202, 12%, 37%
HSB
202, 21%, 41%
CMYK
21, 8, 0, 59
LAB
40, -4, -6
LCH
40, 8, 238
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 233
XYZ
10, 11, 15
LUV
40, -8, -8
HWB
202, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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