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
5E6F80
RGB
94, 111, 128
HSL
210, 15%, 44%
HSB
210, 27%, 50%
CMYK
27, 13, 0, 50
LAB
46, -3, -12
LCH
46, 12, 254
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 248
XYZ
14, 15, 23
LUV
46, -9, -16
HWB
210, 37%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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