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
5A595D
RGB
90, 89, 93
HSL
255, 2%, 36%
HSB
255, 4%, 36%
CMYK
3, 4, 0, 64
LAB
38, 1, -2
LCH
38, 2, 296
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 298
XYZ
10, 10, 12
LUV
38, 0, -3
HWB
255, 35%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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