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
5D685F
RGB
93, 104, 95
HSL
131, 6%, 39%
HSB
131, 11%, 41%
CMYK
11, 0, 9, 59
LAB
43, -6, 4
LCH
43, 7, 148
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 151
XYZ
12, 13, 13
LUV
43, -6, 6
HWB
131, 36%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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