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
5F504F
RGB
95, 80, 79
HSL
4, 9%, 34%
HSB
4, 17%, 37%
CMYK
0, 16, 17, 63
LAB
36, 6, 3
LCH
36, 7, 26
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 22
XYZ
9, 9, 9
LUV
36, 9, 3
HWB
4, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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