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
5B5E44
RGB
91, 94, 68
HSL
67, 16%, 32%
HSB
67, 28%, 37%
CMYK
3, 0, 28, 63
LAB
39, -5, 15
LCH
39, 15, 108
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 113
XYZ
9, 11, 7
LUV
39, 0, 18
HWB
67, 27%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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