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
5A534D
RGB
90, 83, 77
HSL
28, 8%, 33%
HSB
28, 14%, 35%
CMYK
0, 8, 14, 65
LAB
36, 2, 5
LCH
36, 5, 66
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 63
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
36, 4, 5
HWB
28, 30%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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