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
5D596B
RGB
93, 89, 107
HSL
253, 9%, 38%
HSB
253, 17%, 42%
CMYK
13, 17, 0, 58
LAB
39, 5, -10
LCH
39, 11, 296
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 295
XYZ
11, 11, 15
LUV
39, 1, -14
HWB
253, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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