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
5D616D
RGB
93, 97, 109
HSL
225, 8%, 40%
HSB
225, 15%, 43%
CMYK
15, 11, 0, 57
LAB
41, 0, -7
LCH
41, 7, 273
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 271
XYZ
12, 12, 16
LUV
41, -3, -10
HWB
225, 36%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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