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
5B6374
RGB
91, 99, 116
HSL
221, 12%, 41%
HSB
221, 22%, 45%
CMYK
22, 15, 0, 55
LAB
42, 0, -11
LCH
42, 11, 269
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 265
XYZ
12, 12, 18
LUV
42, -5, -15
HWB
221, 36%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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