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
536E79
RGB
83, 110, 121
HSL
197, 19%, 40%
HSB
197, 31%, 47%
CMYK
31, 9, 0, 53
LAB
45, -8, -10
LCH
45, 13, 230
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 225
XYZ
13, 14, 20
LUV
45, -14, -12
HWB
197, 33%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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