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
5B586D
RGB
91, 88, 109
HSL
249, 11%, 39%
HSB
249, 19%, 43%
CMYK
17, 19, 0, 57
LAB
38, 5, -12
LCH
38, 13, 293
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 292
XYZ
11, 10, 16
LUV
38, 0, -16
HWB
249, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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