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
5B6161
RGB
91, 97, 97
HSL
180, 3%, 37%
HSB
180, 6%, 38%
CMYK
6, 0, 0, 62
LAB
41, -2, -1
LCH
41, 3, 199
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 197
XYZ
11, 12, 13
LUV
41, -3, -1
HWB
180, 36%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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