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
5D6661
RGB
93, 102, 97
HSL
147, 5%, 38%
HSB
147, 9%, 40%
CMYK
9, 0, 5, 60
LAB
42, -4, 2
LCH
42, 5, 160
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 162
XYZ
11, 13, 13
LUV
42, -5, 3
HWB
147, 36%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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