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
5E685D
RGB
94, 104, 93
HSL
115, 6%, 39%
HSB
115, 11%, 41%
CMYK
10, 0, 11, 59
LAB
43, -6, 5
LCH
43, 7, 140
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 143
XYZ
12, 13, 12
LUV
43, -5, 7
HWB
115, 36%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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