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
536D74
RGB
83, 109, 116
HSL
193, 17%, 39%
HSB
193, 28%, 45%
CMYK
28, 6, 0, 55
LAB
44, -9, -7
LCH
44, 11, 220
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 216
XYZ
12, 14, 19
LUV
44, -13, -8
HWB
193, 33%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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