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
5A565C
RGB
90, 86, 92
HSL
280, 3%, 35%
HSB
280, 7%, 36%
CMYK
2, 7, 0, 64
LAB
37, 3, -3
LCH
37, 4, 312
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 315
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
37, 2, -4
HWB
280, 34%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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