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
5E544F
RGB
94, 84, 79
HSL
20, 9%, 34%
HSB
20, 16%, 37%
CMYK
0, 11, 16, 63
LAB
37, 4, 5
LCH
37, 6, 52
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 48
XYZ
9, 9, 9
LUV
37, 6, 5
HWB
20, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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