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
5F686D
RGB
95, 104, 109
HSL
201, 7%, 40%
HSB
201, 13%, 43%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 57
LAB
43, -3, -4
LCH
43, 5, 236
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 232
XYZ
12, 13, 16
LUV
43, -5, -5
HWB
201, 37%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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