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
536861
RGB
83, 104, 97
HSL
160, 11%, 37%
HSB
160, 20%, 41%
CMYK
20, 0, 7, 59
LAB
42, -9, 1
LCH
42, 9, 173
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 173
XYZ
11, 13, 13
LUV
42, -11, 3
HWB
160, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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