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
5A5765
RGB
90, 87, 101
HSL
253, 7%, 37%
HSB
253, 14%, 40%
CMYK
11, 14, 0, 60
LAB
38, 4, -8
LCH
38, 8, 295
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 295
XYZ
10, 10, 14
LUV
38, 1, -11
HWB
253, 34%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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