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
5B6463
RGB
91, 100, 99
HSL
173, 5%, 37%
HSB
173, 9%, 39%
CMYK
9, 0, 1, 61
LAB
42, -4, -1
LCH
42, 4, 190
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 189
XYZ
11, 12, 14
LUV
42, -5, 0
HWB
173, 36%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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