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
5B4E59
RGB
91, 78, 89
HSL
309, 8%, 33%
HSB
309, 14%, 36%
CMYK
0, 14, 2, 64
LAB
35, 7, -4
LCH
35, 8, 329
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 331
XYZ
9, 8, 11
LUV
35, 7, -7
HWB
309, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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