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
536666
RGB
83, 102, 102
HSL
180, 10%, 36%
HSB
180, 19%, 40%
CMYK
19, 0, 0, 60
LAB
42, -7, -3
LCH
42, 8, 199
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 196
XYZ
11, 12, 14
LUV
42, -10, -2
HWB
180, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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