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
536271
RGB
83, 98, 113
HSL
210, 15%, 38%
HSB
210, 27%, 44%
CMYK
27, 13, 0, 56
LAB
41, -3, -11
LCH
41, 11, 253
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 248
XYZ
11, 12, 17
LUV
41, -8, -14
HWB
210, 33%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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