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
5D5657
RGB
93, 86, 87
HSL
351, 4%, 35%
HSB
351, 8%, 36%
CMYK
0, 8, 6, 64
LAB
37, 3, 0
LCH
37, 3, 9
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 8
XYZ
10, 10, 10
LUV
37, 4, 0
HWB
351, 34%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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