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
5B5E68
RGB
91, 94, 104
HSL
226, 7%, 38%
HSB
226, 13%, 41%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 59
LAB
40, 0, -6
LCH
40, 6, 274
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 272
XYZ
11, 11, 15
LUV
40, -2, -8
HWB
226, 36%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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