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
5E7281
RGB
94, 114, 129
HSL
206, 16%, 44%
HSB
206, 27%, 51%
CMYK
27, 12, 0, 49
LAB
47, -5, -11
LCH
47, 12, 246
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 241
XYZ
15, 16, 23
LUV
47, -11, -14
HWB
206, 37%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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