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
53717B
RGB
83, 113, 123
HSL
195, 19%, 40%
HSB
195, 33%, 48%
CMYK
33, 8, 0, 52
LAB
46, -9, -9
LCH
46, 13, 225
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 220
XYZ
13, 15, 21
LUV
46, -15, -11
HWB
195, 33%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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