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
5E726E
RGB
94, 114, 110
HSL
168, 10%, 41%
HSB
168, 18%, 45%
CMYK
18, 0, 4, 55
LAB
46, -8, 0
LCH
46, 8, 183
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 182
XYZ
13, 16, 17
LUV
46, -10, 1
HWB
168, 37%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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