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
5E5D5A
RGB
94, 93, 90
HSL
45, 2%, 36%
HSB
45, 4%, 37%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 63
LAB
40, 0, 2
LCH
40, 2, 91
OKLCH
0.48, 0.00, 91
XYZ
10, 11, 11
LUV
40, 1, 2
HWB
45, 35%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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