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
5E6B7A
RGB
94, 107, 122
HSL
212, 13%, 42%
HSB
212, 23%, 48%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 52
LAB
45, -2, -10
LCH
45, 10, 257
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 252
XYZ
13, 14, 20
LUV
45, -7, -14
HWB
212, 37%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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