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
5D657A
RGB
93, 101, 122
HSL
223, 13%, 42%
HSB
223, 24%, 48%
CMYK
24, 17, 0, 52
LAB
43, 1, -13
LCH
43, 13, 273
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 269
XYZ
13, 13, 20
LUV
43, -5, -18
HWB
223, 36%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.