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
5A616C
RGB
90, 97, 108
HSL
217, 9%, 39%
HSB
217, 17%, 42%
CMYK
17, 10, 0, 58
LAB
41, -1, -7
LCH
41, 7, 263
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 259
XYZ
11, 12, 16
LUV
41, -4, -10
HWB
217, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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