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
5F5E5A
RGB
95, 94, 90
HSL
48, 3%, 36%
HSB
48, 5%, 37%
CMYK
0, 1, 5, 63
LAB
40, 0, 2
LCH
40, 2, 95
OKLCH
0.48, 0.01, 95
XYZ
11, 11, 11
LUV
40, 1, 3
HWB
48, 35%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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