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
5B504D
RGB
91, 80, 77
HSL
13, 8%, 33%
HSB
13, 15%, 36%
CMYK
0, 12, 15, 64
LAB
35, 4, 4
LCH
35, 6, 39
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 36
XYZ
9, 8, 8
LUV
35, 7, 4
HWB
13, 30%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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