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
5B554A
RGB
91, 85, 74
HSL
39, 10%, 32%
HSB
39, 19%, 36%
CMYK
0, 7, 19, 64
LAB
36, 1, 7
LCH
36, 7, 82
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 83
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
36, 4, 9
HWB
39, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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