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
5B6863
RGB
91, 104, 99
HSL
157, 7%, 38%
HSB
157, 13%, 41%
CMYK
12, 0, 5, 59
LAB
43, -6, 1
LCH
43, 6, 170
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 170
XYZ
12, 13, 14
LUV
43, -7, 2
HWB
157, 36%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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