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
5B5D65
RGB
91, 93, 101
HSL
228, 5%, 38%
HSB
228, 10%, 40%
CMYK
10, 8, 0, 60
LAB
40, 1, -5
LCH
40, 5, 276
OKLCH
0.48, 0.01, 275
XYZ
11, 11, 14
LUV
40, -2, -6
HWB
228, 36%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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