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
5E6159
RGB
94, 97, 89
HSL
82, 4%, 36%
HSB
82, 8%, 38%
CMYK
3, 0, 8, 62
LAB
41, -2, 4
LCH
41, 5, 121
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 124
XYZ
11, 12, 11
LUV
41, -1, 6
HWB
82, 35%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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