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
5E5653
RGB
94, 86, 83
HSL
16, 6%, 35%
HSB
16, 12%, 37%
CMYK
0, 9, 12, 63
LAB
37, 3, 3
LCH
37, 4, 46
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 42
XYZ
10, 10, 10
LUV
37, 5, 3
HWB
16, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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