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
5F5A57
RGB
95, 90, 87
HSL
23, 4%, 36%
HSB
23, 8%, 37%
CMYK
0, 5, 8, 63
LAB
39, 2, 2
LCH
39, 3, 57
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 53
XYZ
10, 10, 10
LUV
39, 3, 3
HWB
23, 34%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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