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
5A5166
RGB
90, 81, 102
HSL
266, 11%, 36%
HSB
266, 21%, 40%
CMYK
12, 21, 0, 60
LAB
36, 7, -11
LCH
36, 13, 304
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 304
XYZ
10, 9, 14
LUV
36, 3, -15
HWB
266, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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