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
5D6361
RGB
93, 99, 97
HSL
160, 3%, 38%
HSB
160, 6%, 39%
CMYK
6, 0, 2, 61
LAB
41, -3, 0
LCH
41, 3, 174
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 174
XYZ
11, 12, 13
LUV
41, -3, 1
HWB
160, 36%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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