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
5E5254
RGB
94, 82, 84
HSL
350, 7%, 35%
HSB
350, 13%, 37%
CMYK
0, 13, 11, 63
LAB
36, 5, 1
LCH
36, 5, 8
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 6
XYZ
9, 9, 10
LUV
36, 7, 0
HWB
350, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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