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
5F697E
RGB
95, 105, 126
HSL
221, 14%, 43%
HSB
221, 25%, 49%
CMYK
25, 17, 0, 51
LAB
44, 0, -13
LCH
44, 13, 269
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 265
XYZ
14, 14, 22
LUV
44, -6, -18
HWB
221, 37%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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