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
5E6F66
RGB
94, 111, 102
HSL
148, 8%, 40%
HSB
148, 15%, 44%
CMYK
15, 0, 8, 56
LAB
45, -8, 3
LCH
45, 9, 161
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 162
XYZ
13, 15, 15
LUV
45, -9, 5
HWB
148, 37%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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