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
5D5E5B
RGB
93, 94, 91
HSL
80, 2%, 36%
HSB
80, 3%, 37%
CMYK
1, 0, 3, 63
LAB
40, -1, 2
LCH
40, 2, 119
OKLCH
0.48, 0.00, 122
XYZ
10, 11, 11
LUV
40, 0, 2
HWB
80, 36%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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