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
5D5B59
RGB
93, 91, 89
HSL
30, 2%, 36%
HSB
30, 4%, 36%
CMYK
0, 2, 4, 64
LAB
39, 1, 1
LCH
39, 2, 70
OKLCH
0.47, 0.00, 68
XYZ
10, 11, 11
LUV
39, 1, 2
HWB
30, 35%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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