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
536671
RGB
83, 102, 113
HSL
202, 15%, 38%
HSB
202, 27%, 44%
CMYK
27, 10, 0, 56
LAB
42, -5, -9
LCH
42, 10, 238
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 234
XYZ
11, 13, 17
LUV
42, -10, -11
HWB
202, 33%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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