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
5A5E65
RGB
90, 94, 101
HSL
218, 6%, 37%
HSB
218, 11%, 40%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 60
LAB
40, 0, -5
LCH
40, 5, 264
OKLCH
0.48, 0.01, 262
XYZ
11, 11, 14
LUV
40, -3, -6
HWB
218, 35%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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