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
5B5953
RGB
91, 89, 83
HSL
45, 5%, 34%
HSB
45, 9%, 36%
CMYK
0, 2, 9, 64
LAB
38, 0, 4
LCH
38, 4, 91
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 92
XYZ
9, 10, 10
LUV
38, 1, 5
HWB
45, 33%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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