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
5A5B59
RGB
90, 91, 89
HSL
90, 1%, 35%
HSB
90, 2%, 36%
CMYK
1, 0, 2, 64
LAB
39, -1, 1
LCH
39, 1, 126
OKLCH
0.47, 0.00, 129
XYZ
10, 10, 11
LUV
39, 0, 1
HWB
90, 35%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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