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
5C6D69
RGB
92, 109, 105
HSL
166, 8%, 39%
HSB
166, 16%, 43%
CMYK
16, 0, 4, 57
LAB
45, -7, 0
LCH
45, 7, 180
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 180
XYZ
12, 14, 15
LUV
45, -9, 1
HWB
166, 36%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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