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
5B5F70
RGB
91, 95, 112
HSL
229, 10%, 40%
HSB
229, 19%, 44%
CMYK
19, 15, 0, 56
LAB
40, 1, -10
LCH
40, 10, 277
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 275
XYZ
11, 12, 17
LUV
40, -3, -14
HWB
229, 36%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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