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
53625B
RGB
83, 98, 91
HSL
152, 8%, 35%
HSB
152, 15%, 38%
CMYK
15, 0, 7, 62
LAB
40, -7, 2
LCH
40, 7, 165
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 166
XYZ
10, 11, 12
LUV
40, -8, 4
HWB
152, 33%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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