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
5A5E4C
RGB
90, 94, 76
HSL
73, 11%, 33%
HSB
73, 19%, 37%
CMYK
4, 0, 19, 63
LAB
39, -4, 10
LCH
39, 11, 114
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 118
XYZ
10, 11, 8
LUV
39, -1, 13
HWB
73, 30%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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