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
5B596B
RGB
91, 89, 107
HSL
247, 9%, 38%
HSB
247, 17%, 42%
CMYK
15, 17, 0, 58
LAB
39, 4, -10
LCH
39, 11, 291
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 290
XYZ
11, 10, 15
LUV
39, 0, -14
HWB
247, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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