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
5B6350
RGB
91, 99, 80
HSL
85, 11%, 35%
HSB
85, 19%, 39%
CMYK
8, 0, 19, 61
LAB
41, -6, 10
LCH
41, 11, 122
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 126
XYZ
10, 12, 9
LUV
41, -4, 13
HWB
85, 31%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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