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
5D544B
RGB
93, 84, 75
HSL
30, 11%, 33%
HSB
30, 19%, 36%
CMYK
0, 10, 19, 64
LAB
36, 3, 7
LCH
36, 7, 69
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 67
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
36, 6, 8
HWB
30, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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