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
5E6459
RGB
94, 100, 89
HSL
93, 6%, 37%
HSB
93, 11%, 39%
CMYK
6, 0, 11, 61
LAB
42, -4, 5
LCH
42, 7, 127
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 131
XYZ
11, 12, 11
LUV
42, -3, 8
HWB
93, 35%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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