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
536C7B
RGB
83, 108, 123
HSL
203, 19%, 40%
HSB
203, 33%, 48%
CMYK
33, 12, 0, 52
LAB
44, -7, -12
LCH
44, 13, 240
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 235
XYZ
13, 14, 21
LUV
44, -13, -15
HWB
203, 33%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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