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
5B495C
RGB
91, 73, 92
HSL
297, 12%, 32%
HSB
297, 21%, 36%
CMYK
1, 21, 0, 64
LAB
33, 11, -8
LCH
33, 14, 322
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 325
XYZ
9, 8, 11
LUV
33, 9, -12
HWB
297, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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