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
5E574D
RGB
94, 87, 77
HSL
35, 10%, 34%
HSB
35, 18%, 37%
CMYK
0, 7, 18, 63
LAB
37, 2, 7
LCH
37, 7, 77
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 77
XYZ
9, 10, 8
LUV
37, 5, 8
HWB
35, 30%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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