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
5C556D
RGB
92, 85, 109
HSL
258, 12%, 38%
HSB
258, 22%, 43%
CMYK
16, 22, 0, 57
LAB
38, 7, -13
LCH
38, 15, 299
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 298
XYZ
10, 10, 16
LUV
38, 2, -18
HWB
258, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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