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
5B7984
RGB
91, 121, 132
HSL
196, 18%, 44%
HSB
196, 31%, 52%
CMYK
31, 8, 0, 48
LAB
49, -9, -10
LCH
49, 13, 227
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 222
XYZ
15, 18, 24
LUV
49, -15, -12
HWB
196, 36%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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