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
5A595C
RGB
90, 89, 92
HSL
260, 2%, 35%
HSB
260, 3%, 36%
CMYK
2, 3, 0, 64
LAB
38, 1, -2
LCH
38, 2, 299
OKLCH
0.47, 0.00, 301
XYZ
10, 10, 12
LUV
38, 0, -2
HWB
260, 35%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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