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
5D5D4E
RGB
93, 93, 78
HSL
60, 9%, 34%
HSB
60, 16%, 36%
CMYK
0, 0, 16, 64
LAB
39, -2, 9
LCH
39, 9, 104
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 107
XYZ
10, 11, 9
LUV
39, 1, 11
HWB
60, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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