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
53635D
RGB
83, 99, 93
HSL
157, 9%, 36%
HSB
157, 16%, 39%
CMYK
16, 0, 6, 61
LAB
40, -7, 1
LCH
40, 7, 170
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 171
XYZ
10, 12, 12
LUV
40, -8, 3
HWB
157, 33%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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