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
53646F
RGB
83, 100, 111
HSL
204, 14%, 38%
HSB
204, 25%, 44%
CMYK
25, 10, 0, 56
LAB
41, -5, -8
LCH
41, 10, 241
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 236
XYZ
11, 12, 17
LUV
41, -9, -11
HWB
204, 33%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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