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
5B5259
RGB
91, 82, 89
HSL
313, 5%, 34%
HSB
313, 10%, 36%
CMYK
0, 10, 2, 64
LAB
36, 5, -3
LCH
36, 6, 331
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 333
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
36, 5, -4
HWB
313, 32%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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