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
53645E
RGB
83, 100, 94
HSL
159, 9%, 36%
HSB
159, 17%, 39%
CMYK
17, 0, 6, 61
LAB
41, -8, 1
LCH
41, 8, 172
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 172
XYZ
10, 12, 12
LUV
41, -9, 3
HWB
159, 33%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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