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
5D6464
RGB
93, 100, 100
HSL
180, 4%, 38%
HSB
180, 7%, 39%
CMYK
7, 0, 0, 61
LAB
42, -3, -1
LCH
42, 3, 199
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 197
XYZ
11, 12, 14
LUV
42, -4, -1
HWB
180, 36%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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