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
53675D
RGB
83, 103, 93
HSL
150, 11%, 36%
HSB
150, 19%, 40%
CMYK
19, 0, 10, 60
LAB
42, -10, 3
LCH
42, 10, 162
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 164
XYZ
10, 12, 12
LUV
42, -10, 6
HWB
150, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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