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
5F655B
RGB
95, 101, 91
HSL
96, 5%, 38%
HSB
96, 10%, 40%
CMYK
6, 0, 10, 60
LAB
42, -4, 5
LCH
42, 6, 129
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 133
XYZ
11, 12, 12
LUV
42, -3, 7
HWB
96, 36%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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