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
536B64
RGB
83, 107, 100
HSL
162, 13%, 37%
HSB
162, 22%, 42%
CMYK
22, 0, 7, 58
LAB
43, -10, 1
LCH
43, 10, 175
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 175
XYZ
11, 13, 14
LUV
43, -12, 3
HWB
162, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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