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
5B6472
RGB
91, 100, 114
HSL
217, 11%, 40%
HSB
217, 20%, 45%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 55
LAB
42, -1, -9
LCH
42, 9, 263
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 259
XYZ
12, 13, 18
LUV
42, -5, -12
HWB
217, 36%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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