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
5E696E
RGB
94, 105, 110
HSL
199, 8%, 40%
HSB
199, 15%, 43%
CMYK
15, 5, 0, 57
LAB
44, -3, -4
LCH
44, 6, 231
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 227
XYZ
12, 14, 17
LUV
44, -6, -5
HWB
199, 37%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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