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
5B545A
RGB
91, 84, 90
HSL
309, 4%, 34%
HSB
309, 8%, 36%
CMYK
0, 8, 1, 64
LAB
37, 4, -2
LCH
37, 5, 328
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 330
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
37, 4, -4
HWB
309, 33%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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