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
536573
RGB
83, 101, 115
HSL
206, 16%, 39%
HSB
206, 28%, 45%
CMYK
28, 12, 0, 55
LAB
42, -4, -10
LCH
42, 11, 247
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 242
XYZ
11, 12, 18
LUV
42, -10, -13
HWB
206, 33%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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