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
5D686F
RGB
93, 104, 111
HSL
203, 9%, 40%
HSB
203, 16%, 44%
CMYK
16, 6, 0, 56
LAB
43, -3, -5
LCH
43, 6, 240
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 236
XYZ
12, 13, 17
LUV
43, -6, -7
HWB
203, 36%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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