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
5A596F
RGB
90, 89, 111
HSL
243, 11%, 39%
HSB
243, 20%, 44%
CMYK
19, 20, 0, 56
LAB
39, 4, -12
LCH
39, 13, 289
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 287
XYZ
11, 10, 16
LUV
39, -1, -17
HWB
243, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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