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
5B6F76
RGB
91, 111, 118
HSL
196, 13%, 41%
HSB
196, 23%, 46%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 54
LAB
45, -6, -7
LCH
45, 9, 225
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 221
XYZ
13, 15, 19
LUV
45, -10, -8
HWB
196, 36%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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