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
5E5D55
RGB
94, 93, 85
HSL
53, 5%, 35%
HSB
53, 10%, 37%
CMYK
0, 1, 10, 63
LAB
39, -1, 5
LCH
39, 5, 99
OKLCH
0.48, 0.01, 101
XYZ
10, 11, 10
LUV
39, 1, 6
HWB
53, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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