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
5A574E
RGB
90, 87, 78
HSL
45, 7%, 33%
HSB
45, 13%, 35%
CMYK
0, 3, 13, 65
LAB
37, 0, 6
LCH
37, 6, 91
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 92
XYZ
9, 10, 9
LUV
37, 2, 7
HWB
45, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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