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
5A4E57
RGB
90, 78, 87
HSL
315, 7%, 33%
HSB
315, 13%, 35%
CMYK
0, 13, 3, 65
LAB
35, 7, -3
LCH
35, 7, 333
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 335
XYZ
9, 8, 10
LUV
35, 6, -5
HWB
315, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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