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
5B5B41
RGB
91, 91, 65
HSL
60, 17%, 31%
HSB
60, 29%, 36%
CMYK
0, 0, 29, 64
LAB
38, -4, 15
LCH
38, 15, 103
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 108
XYZ
9, 10, 6
LUV
38, 1, 18
HWB
60, 25%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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