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
5A4E61
RGB
90, 78, 97
HSL
278, 11%, 34%
HSB
278, 20%, 38%
CMYK
7, 20, 0, 62
LAB
35, 8, -9
LCH
35, 12, 312
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 313
XYZ
9, 8, 12
LUV
35, 5, -13
HWB
278, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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