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
5B686B
RGB
91, 104, 107
HSL
191, 8%, 39%
HSB
191, 15%, 42%
CMYK
15, 3, 0, 58
LAB
43, -5, -3
LCH
43, 6, 217
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 213
XYZ
12, 13, 16
LUV
43, -7, -4
HWB
191, 36%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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