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
5B7069
RGB
91, 112, 105
HSL
160, 10%, 40%
HSB
160, 19%, 44%
CMYK
19, 0, 6, 56
LAB
45, -9, 1
LCH
45, 9, 173
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 173
XYZ
13, 15, 16
LUV
45, -11, 3
HWB
160, 36%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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