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
5B757F
RGB
91, 117, 127
HSL
197, 17%, 43%
HSB
197, 28%, 50%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 50
LAB
47, -8, -9
LCH
47, 12, 228
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 223
XYZ
15, 16, 22
LUV
47, -13, -11
HWB
197, 36%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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