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
5D596D
RGB
93, 89, 109
HSL
252, 10%, 39%
HSB
252, 18%, 43%
CMYK
15, 18, 0, 57
LAB
39, 5, -11
LCH
39, 12, 295
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 294
XYZ
11, 11, 16
LUV
39, 1, -15
HWB
252, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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