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
5D7174
RGB
93, 113, 116
HSL
188, 11%, 41%
HSB
188, 20%, 45%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 55
LAB
46, -7, -4
LCH
46, 8, 211
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 208
XYZ
14, 15, 19
LUV
46, -10, -5
HWB
188, 36%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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