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
536B74
RGB
83, 107, 116
HSL
196, 17%, 39%
HSB
196, 28%, 45%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 55
LAB
44, -7, -8
LCH
44, 11, 227
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 223
XYZ
12, 14, 19
LUV
44, -12, -10
HWB
196, 33%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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