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
5E6570
RGB
94, 101, 112
HSL
217, 9%, 40%
HSB
217, 16%, 44%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 56
LAB
42, -1, -7
LCH
42, 7, 263
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 259
XYZ
12, 13, 17
LUV
42, -4, -10
HWB
217, 37%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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