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
5B5755
RGB
91, 87, 85
HSL
20, 3%, 35%
HSB
20, 7%, 36%
CMYK
0, 4, 7, 64
LAB
37, 1, 2
LCH
37, 2, 52
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 49
XYZ
9, 10, 10
LUV
37, 2, 2
HWB
20, 33%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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