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
5B6061
RGB
91, 96, 97
HSL
190, 3%, 37%
HSB
190, 6%, 38%
CMYK
6, 1, 0, 62
LAB
40, -2, -1
LCH
40, 2, 215
OKLCH
0.48, 0.01, 211
XYZ
11, 11, 13
LUV
40, -3, -1
HWB
190, 36%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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