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
5E5C4E
RGB
94, 92, 78
HSL
52, 9%, 34%
HSB
52, 17%, 37%
CMYK
0, 2, 17, 63
LAB
39, -1, 8
LCH
39, 8, 98
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 100
XYZ
10, 11, 9
LUV
39, 2, 10
HWB
52, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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