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
5B6051
RGB
91, 96, 81
HSL
80, 8%, 35%
HSB
80, 16%, 38%
CMYK
5, 0, 16, 62
LAB
40, -4, 8
LCH
40, 9, 118
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 122
XYZ
10, 11, 9
LUV
40, -2, 11
HWB
80, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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