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
5F5B59
RGB
95, 91, 89
HSL
20, 3%, 36%
HSB
20, 6%, 37%
CMYK
0, 4, 6, 63
LAB
39, 1, 2
LCH
39, 2, 52
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 49
XYZ
10, 11, 11
LUV
39, 2, 2
HWB
20, 35%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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