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
5E6857
RGB
94, 104, 87
HSL
95, 9%, 37%
HSB
95, 16%, 41%
CMYK
10, 0, 16, 59
LAB
43, -7, 8
LCH
43, 11, 129
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 132
XYZ
11, 13, 11
LUV
43, -5, 12
HWB
95, 34%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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