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
53616C
RGB
83, 97, 108
HSL
206, 13%, 37%
HSB
206, 23%, 42%
CMYK
23, 10, 0, 58
LAB
40, -4, -8
LCH
40, 9, 247
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 242
XYZ
11, 11, 16
LUV
40, -8, -10
HWB
206, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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