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
5D6E59
RGB
93, 110, 89
HSL
109, 11%, 39%
HSB
109, 19%, 43%
CMYK
15, 0, 19, 57
LAB
45, -10, 10
LCH
45, 14, 136
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 140
XYZ
12, 14, 12
LUV
45, -8, 14
HWB
109, 35%, 57%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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