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
5E5855
RGB
94, 88, 85
HSL
20, 5%, 35%
HSB
20, 10%, 37%
CMYK
0, 6, 10, 63
LAB
38, 2, 3
LCH
38, 3, 52
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 49
XYZ
10, 10, 10
LUV
38, 4, 3
HWB
20, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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