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
5E514E
RGB
94, 81, 78
HSL
11, 9%, 34%
HSB
11, 17%, 37%
CMYK
0, 14, 17, 63
LAB
36, 5, 4
LCH
36, 6, 37
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 33
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
36, 8, 4
HWB
11, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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