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
5B635B
RGB
91, 99, 91
HSL
120, 4%, 37%
HSB
120, 8%, 39%
CMYK
8, 0, 8, 61
LAB
41, -4, 3
LCH
41, 6, 142
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 145
XYZ
11, 12, 12
LUV
41, -4, 5
HWB
120, 36%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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