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
536D6D
RGB
83, 109, 109
HSL
180, 14%, 38%
HSB
180, 24%, 43%
CMYK
24, 0, 0, 57
LAB
44, -10, -3
LCH
44, 10, 198
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 196
XYZ
12, 14, 17
LUV
44, -13, -3
HWB
180, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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