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
5D535B
RGB
93, 83, 91
HSL
312, 6%, 35%
HSB
312, 11%, 36%
CMYK
0, 11, 2, 64
LAB
37, 5, -3
LCH
37, 6, 330
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 333
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
37, 5, -5
HWB
312, 33%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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