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
536375
RGB
83, 99, 117
HSL
212, 17%, 39%
HSB
212, 29%, 46%
CMYK
29, 15, 0, 54
LAB
41, -3, -12
LCH
41, 13, 257
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 252
XYZ
11, 12, 19
LUV
41, -9, -16
HWB
212, 33%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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