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
5E565E
RGB
94, 86, 94
HSL
300, 4%, 35%
HSB
300, 9%, 37%
CMYK
0, 9, 0, 63
LAB
38, 5, -3
LCH
38, 6, 323
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 326
XYZ
10, 10, 12
LUV
38, 4, -5
HWB
300, 34%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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