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
5B6166
RGB
91, 97, 102
HSL
207, 6%, 38%
HSB
207, 11%, 40%
CMYK
11, 5, 0, 60
LAB
41, -2, -4
LCH
41, 4, 247
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 243
XYZ
11, 12, 14
LUV
41, -3, -5
HWB
207, 36%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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