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
5A615E
RGB
90, 97, 94
HSL
154, 4%, 37%
HSB
154, 7%, 38%
CMYK
7, 0, 3, 62
LAB
40, -3, 1
LCH
40, 3, 168
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 168
XYZ
11, 12, 12
LUV
40, -4, 1
HWB
154, 35%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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