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
536E77
RGB
83, 110, 119
HSL
195, 18%, 40%
HSB
195, 30%, 47%
CMYK
30, 8, 0, 53
LAB
45, -8, -8
LCH
45, 12, 225
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 220
XYZ
12, 14, 20
LUV
45, -14, -10
HWB
195, 33%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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