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
5D6468
RGB
93, 100, 104
HSL
202, 6%, 39%
HSB
202, 11%, 41%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 59
LAB
42, -2, -3
LCH
42, 4, 237
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 233
XYZ
12, 12, 15
LUV
42, -4, -4
HWB
202, 36%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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