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
5A614D
RGB
90, 97, 77
HSL
81, 11%, 34%
HSB
81, 21%, 38%
CMYK
7, 0, 21, 62
LAB
40, -6, 10
LCH
40, 12, 119
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 123
XYZ
10, 11, 9
LUV
40, -3, 14
HWB
81, 30%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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