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
5E6969
RGB
94, 105, 105
HSL
180, 6%, 39%
HSB
180, 10%, 41%
CMYK
10, 0, 0, 59
LAB
43, -4, -2
LCH
43, 5, 199
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 197
XYZ
12, 14, 15
LUV
43, -6, -1
HWB
180, 37%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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