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
536869
RGB
83, 104, 105
HSL
183, 12%, 37%
HSB
183, 21%, 41%
CMYK
21, 1, 0, 59
LAB
42, -8, -3
LCH
42, 9, 203
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 200
XYZ
11, 13, 15
LUV
42, -11, -3
HWB
183, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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