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
5E797C
RGB
94, 121, 124
HSL
186, 14%, 43%
HSB
186, 24%, 49%
CMYK
24, 2, 0, 51
LAB
49, -10, -5
LCH
49, 11, 208
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 205
XYZ
15, 18, 22
LUV
49, -14, -5
HWB
186, 37%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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