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
5E7781
RGB
94, 119, 129
HSL
197, 16%, 44%
HSB
197, 27%, 51%
CMYK
27, 8, 0, 49
LAB
48, -8, -9
LCH
48, 12, 229
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 224
XYZ
15, 17, 23
LUV
48, -13, -11
HWB
197, 37%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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