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
5B656C
RGB
91, 101, 108
HSL
205, 9%, 39%
HSB
205, 16%, 42%
CMYK
16, 6, 0, 58
LAB
42, -3, -5
LCH
42, 6, 243
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 238
XYZ
12, 13, 16
LUV
42, -6, -7
HWB
205, 36%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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