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
5E4E51
RGB
94, 78, 81
HSL
349, 9%, 34%
HSB
349, 17%, 37%
CMYK
0, 17, 14, 63
LAB
35, 7, 1
LCH
35, 7, 7
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 5
XYZ
9, 8, 9
LUV
35, 9, 0
HWB
349, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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