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
536A60
RGB
83, 106, 96
HSL
154, 12%, 37%
HSB
154, 22%, 42%
CMYK
22, 0, 9, 58
LAB
43, -11, 3
LCH
43, 11, 166
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 167
XYZ
11, 13, 13
LUV
43, -12, 5
HWB
154, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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