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
5E5E56
RGB
94, 94, 86
HSL
60, 4%, 35%
HSB
60, 9%, 37%
CMYK
0, 0, 9, 63
LAB
40, -1, 5
LCH
40, 5, 105
OKLCH
0.48, 0.01, 107
XYZ
10, 11, 10
LUV
40, 0, 6
HWB
60, 34%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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