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
5E6E64
RGB
94, 110, 100
HSL
142, 8%, 40%
HSB
142, 15%, 43%
CMYK
15, 0, 9, 57
LAB
45, -8, 3
LCH
45, 9, 156
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 158
XYZ
12, 14, 14
LUV
45, -8, 6
HWB
142, 37%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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