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
5E596A
RGB
94, 89, 106
HSL
258, 9%, 38%
HSB
258, 16%, 42%
CMYK
11, 16, 0, 58
LAB
39, 5, -9
LCH
39, 10, 298
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 299
XYZ
11, 11, 15
LUV
39, 2, -13
HWB
258, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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