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
5E6871
RGB
94, 104, 113
HSL
208, 9%, 41%
HSB
208, 17%, 44%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 56
LAB
43, -2, -6
LCH
43, 7, 250
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 245
XYZ
13, 13, 18
LUV
43, -6, -8
HWB
208, 37%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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