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
5D6972
RGB
93, 105, 114
HSL
206, 10%, 41%
HSB
206, 18%, 45%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 55
LAB
44, -3, -7
LCH
44, 7, 245
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 240
XYZ
13, 14, 18
LUV
44, -7, -9
HWB
206, 36%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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