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
53696D
RGB
83, 105, 109
HSL
189, 14%, 38%
HSB
189, 24%, 43%
CMYK
24, 4, 0, 57
LAB
43, -8, -5
LCH
43, 9, 213
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 210
XYZ
11, 13, 16
LUV
43, -11, -6
HWB
189, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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