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
5D6973
RGB
93, 105, 115
HSL
207, 11%, 41%
HSB
207, 19%, 45%
CMYK
19, 9, 0, 55
LAB
44, -3, -7
LCH
44, 8, 248
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 243
XYZ
13, 14, 18
LUV
44, -7, -9
HWB
207, 36%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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