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
536872
RGB
83, 104, 114
HSL
199, 16%, 39%
HSB
199, 27%, 45%
CMYK
27, 9, 0, 55
LAB
43, -6, -8
LCH
43, 10, 233
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 228
XYZ
12, 13, 18
LUV
43, -11, -10
HWB
199, 33%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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