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
5D686C
RGB
93, 104, 108
HSL
196, 7%, 39%
HSB
196, 14%, 42%
CMYK
14, 4, 0, 58
LAB
43, -4, -4
LCH
43, 5, 226
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 222
XYZ
12, 13, 16
LUV
43, -6, -4
HWB
196, 36%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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