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
5B6852
RGB
91, 104, 82
HSL
95, 12%, 36%
HSB
95, 21%, 41%
CMYK
12, 0, 21, 59
LAB
42, -9, 11
LCH
42, 14, 128
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 133
XYZ
11, 13, 10
LUV
42, -6, 15
HWB
95, 32%, 59%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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