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
5A5F6E
RGB
90, 95, 110
HSL
225, 10%, 39%
HSB
225, 18%, 43%
CMYK
18, 14, 0, 57
LAB
40, 1, -9
LCH
40, 9, 274
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 271
XYZ
11, 11, 16
LUV
40, -3, -12
HWB
225, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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