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
5A4E55
RGB
90, 78, 85
HSL
325, 7%, 33%
HSB
325, 13%, 35%
CMYK
0, 13, 6, 65
LAB
35, 6, -2
LCH
35, 7, 340
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 342
XYZ
9, 8, 10
LUV
35, 6, -4
HWB
325, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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