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
5B657A
RGB
91, 101, 122
HSL
221, 15%, 42%
HSB
221, 25%, 48%
CMYK
25, 17, 0, 52
LAB
43, 0, -13
LCH
43, 13, 269
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 265
XYZ
12, 13, 20
LUV
43, -6, -18
HWB
221, 36%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.