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
5D544F
RGB
93, 84, 79
HSL
21, 8%, 34%
HSB
21, 15%, 36%
CMYK
0, 10, 15, 64
LAB
36, 3, 4
LCH
36, 5, 54
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 51
XYZ
9, 9, 9
LUV
36, 6, 5
HWB
21, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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