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
5B495D
RGB
91, 73, 93
HSL
294, 12%, 33%
HSB
294, 22%, 36%
CMYK
2, 22, 0, 64
LAB
33, 11, -9
LCH
33, 14, 321
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 323
XYZ
9, 8, 11
LUV
33, 9, -13
HWB
294, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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