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
5A524E
RGB
90, 82, 78
HSL
20, 7%, 33%
HSB
20, 13%, 35%
CMYK
0, 9, 13, 65
LAB
36, 3, 4
LCH
36, 5, 52
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 48
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
36, 5, 4
HWB
20, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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