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
5D6450
RGB
93, 100, 80
HSL
81, 11%, 35%
HSB
81, 20%, 39%
CMYK
7, 0, 20, 61
LAB
41, -6, 10
LCH
41, 12, 119
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 123
XYZ
11, 12, 9
LUV
41, -3, 14
HWB
81, 31%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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