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
5B5261
RGB
91, 82, 97
HSL
276, 8%, 35%
HSB
276, 15%, 38%
CMYK
6, 15, 0, 62
LAB
36, 6, -7
LCH
36, 10, 310
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 312
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
36, 4, -10
HWB
276, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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