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
5D665C
RGB
93, 102, 92
HSL
114, 5%, 38%
HSB
114, 10%, 40%
CMYK
9, 0, 10, 60
LAB
42, -5, 4
LCH
42, 7, 139
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 142
XYZ
11, 13, 12
LUV
42, -4, 7
HWB
114, 36%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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