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
5D696F
RGB
93, 105, 111
HSL
200, 9%, 40%
HSB
200, 16%, 44%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 56
LAB
44, -4, -5
LCH
44, 6, 234
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 229
XYZ
12, 14, 17
LUV
44, -7, -6
HWB
200, 36%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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