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
5E5958
RGB
94, 89, 88
HSL
10, 3%, 36%
HSB
10, 6%, 37%
CMYK
0, 5, 6, 63
LAB
38, 2, 1
LCH
38, 2, 35
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 31
XYZ
10, 10, 11
LUV
38, 3, 1
HWB
10, 35%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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