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
536D5F
RGB
83, 109, 95
HSL
148, 14%, 38%
HSB
148, 24%, 43%
CMYK
24, 0, 13, 57
LAB
44, -12, 5
LCH
44, 13, 160
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 161
XYZ
11, 14, 13
LUV
44, -13, 8
HWB
148, 33%, 57%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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