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
5A5656
RGB
90, 86, 86
HSL
0, 2%, 35%
HSB
0, 4%, 35%
CMYK
0, 4, 4, 65
LAB
37, 2, 1
LCH
37, 2, 20
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 17
XYZ
9, 10, 10
LUV
37, 2, 0
HWB
0, 34%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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