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
5B6063
RGB
91, 96, 99
HSL
203, 4%, 37%
HSB
203, 8%, 39%
CMYK
8, 3, 0, 61
LAB
40, -2, -2
LCH
40, 3, 238
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 234
XYZ
11, 11, 13
LUV
40, -3, -3
HWB
203, 36%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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