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
5B545F
RGB
91, 84, 95
HSL
278, 6%, 35%
HSB
278, 12%, 37%
CMYK
4, 12, 0, 63
LAB
37, 5, -5
LCH
37, 7, 311
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 313
XYZ
10, 9, 12
LUV
37, 3, -8
HWB
278, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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