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
5D6070
RGB
93, 96, 112
HSL
231, 9%, 40%
HSB
231, 17%, 44%
CMYK
17, 14, 0, 56
LAB
41, 2, -10
LCH
41, 10, 279
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 277
XYZ
12, 12, 17
LUV
41, -2, -13
HWB
231, 36%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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