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
53707A
RGB
83, 112, 122
HSL
195, 19%, 40%
HSB
195, 32%, 48%
CMYK
32, 8, 0, 52
LAB
45, -9, -9
LCH
45, 13, 226
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 221
XYZ
13, 15, 21
LUV
45, -14, -11
HWB
195, 33%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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