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
5B657C
RGB
91, 101, 124
HSL
222, 15%, 42%
HSB
222, 27%, 49%
CMYK
27, 19, 0, 51
LAB
43, 0, -14
LCH
43, 14, 271
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 267
XYZ
13, 13, 21
LUV
43, -6, -20
HWB
222, 36%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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