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
5B615D
RGB
91, 97, 93
HSL
140, 3%, 37%
HSB
140, 6%, 38%
CMYK
6, 0, 4, 62
LAB
41, -3, 1
LCH
41, 3, 155
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 157
XYZ
11, 12, 12
LUV
41, -3, 2
HWB
140, 36%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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