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
5D586C
RGB
93, 88, 108
HSL
255, 10%, 38%
HSB
255, 19%, 42%
CMYK
14, 19, 0, 58
LAB
38, 5, -11
LCH
38, 12, 297
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 297
XYZ
11, 10, 16
LUV
38, 1, -15
HWB
255, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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