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
5D6977
RGB
93, 105, 119
HSL
212, 12%, 42%
HSB
212, 22%, 47%
CMYK
22, 12, 0, 53
LAB
44, -2, -9
LCH
44, 10, 257
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 252
XYZ
13, 14, 19
LUV
44, -7, -13
HWB
212, 36%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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