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
5F5151
RGB
95, 81, 81
HSL
0, 8%, 35%
HSB
0, 15%, 37%
CMYK
0, 15, 15, 63
LAB
36, 6, 2
LCH
36, 6, 21
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 18
XYZ
9, 9, 9
LUV
36, 8, 2
HWB
0, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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