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
5B515F
RGB
91, 81, 95
HSL
283, 8%, 35%
HSB
283, 15%, 37%
CMYK
4, 15, 0, 63
LAB
36, 6, -7
LCH
36, 9, 314
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 316
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
36, 5, -9
HWB
283, 32%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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