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
5D666F
RGB
93, 102, 111
HSL
210, 9%, 40%
HSB
210, 16%, 44%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 56
LAB
43, -2, -6
LCH
43, 7, 252
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 248
XYZ
12, 13, 17
LUV
43, -5, -8
HWB
210, 36%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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