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
5E7983
RGB
94, 121, 131
HSL
196, 16%, 44%
HSB
196, 28%, 51%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 49
LAB
49, -8, -9
LCH
49, 12, 227
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 223
XYZ
16, 18, 24
LUV
49, -14, -11
HWB
196, 37%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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