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
5D554A
RGB
93, 85, 74
HSL
35, 11%, 33%
HSB
35, 20%, 36%
CMYK
0, 9, 20, 64
LAB
37, 2, 8
LCH
37, 8, 76
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 76
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
37, 5, 9
HWB
35, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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