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
5F586F
RGB
95, 88, 111
HSL
258, 12%, 39%
HSB
258, 21%, 44%
CMYK
14, 21, 0, 56
LAB
39, 7, -12
LCH
39, 14, 299
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 299
XYZ
11, 11, 16
LUV
39, 2, -17
HWB
258, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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