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
5F656C
RGB
95, 101, 108
HSL
212, 6%, 40%
HSB
212, 12%, 42%
CMYK
12, 6, 0, 58
LAB
42, -1, -5
LCH
42, 5, 256
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 252
XYZ
12, 13, 16
LUV
42, -4, -6
HWB
212, 37%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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