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
5F5D4E
RGB
95, 93, 78
HSL
53, 10%, 34%
HSB
53, 18%, 37%
CMYK
0, 2, 18, 63
LAB
39, -1, 9
LCH
39, 9, 98
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 101
XYZ
10, 11, 9
LUV
39, 2, 11
HWB
53, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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