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
5D6F61
RGB
93, 111, 97
HSL
133, 9%, 40%
HSB
133, 16%, 44%
CMYK
16, 0, 13, 56
LAB
45, -9, 5
LCH
45, 11, 149
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 152
XYZ
12, 15, 13
LUV
45, -9, 9
HWB
133, 36%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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