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
536173
RGB
83, 97, 115
HSL
214, 16%, 39%
HSB
214, 28%, 45%
CMYK
28, 16, 0, 55
LAB
40, -2, -12
LCH
40, 12, 260
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 255
XYZ
11, 12, 18
LUV
40, -8, -16
HWB
214, 33%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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