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
5E7777
RGB
94, 119, 119
HSL
180, 12%, 42%
HSB
180, 21%, 47%
CMYK
21, 0, 0, 53
LAB
48, -9, -3
LCH
48, 10, 199
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 196
XYZ
15, 17, 20
LUV
48, -13, -3
HWB
180, 37%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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