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
5A616F
RGB
90, 97, 111
HSL
220, 10%, 39%
HSB
220, 19%, 44%
CMYK
19, 13, 0, 56
LAB
41, 0, -9
LCH
41, 9, 268
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 264
XYZ
11, 12, 17
LUV
41, -4, -12
HWB
220, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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