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
5D6478
RGB
93, 100, 120
HSL
224, 13%, 42%
HSB
224, 22%, 47%
CMYK
22, 17, 0, 53
LAB
42, 1, -12
LCH
42, 12, 274
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 270
XYZ
12, 13, 20
LUV
42, -5, -17
HWB
224, 36%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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