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
5F7271
RGB
95, 114, 113
HSL
177, 9%, 41%
HSB
177, 17%, 45%
CMYK
17, 0, 1, 55
LAB
46, -7, -2
LCH
46, 8, 194
OKLCH
0.54, 0.02, 193
XYZ
14, 16, 18
LUV
46, -10, -1
HWB
177, 37%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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