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
53636D
RGB
83, 99, 109
HSL
203, 14%, 38%
HSB
203, 24%, 43%
CMYK
24, 9, 0, 57
LAB
41, -4, -8
LCH
41, 9, 240
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 235
XYZ
11, 12, 16
LUV
41, -9, -10
HWB
203, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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