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
5B5F56
RGB
91, 95, 86
HSL
87, 5%, 35%
HSB
87, 9%, 37%
CMYK
4, 0, 9, 63
LAB
40, -3, 5
LCH
40, 6, 123
OKLCH
0.48, 0.01, 127
XYZ
10, 11, 10
LUV
40, -2, 6
HWB
87, 34%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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