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
5D655E
RGB
93, 101, 94
HSL
128, 4%, 38%
HSB
128, 8%, 40%
CMYK
8, 0, 7, 60
LAB
42, -4, 3
LCH
42, 5, 146
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 149
XYZ
11, 12, 12
LUV
42, -4, 4
HWB
128, 36%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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