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
5A5553
RGB
90, 85, 83
HSL
17, 4%, 34%
HSB
17, 8%, 35%
CMYK
0, 6, 8, 65
LAB
37, 2, 2
LCH
37, 3, 47
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 43
XYZ
9, 9, 10
LUV
37, 3, 2
HWB
17, 33%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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