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
5A6172
RGB
90, 97, 114
HSL
223, 12%, 40%
HSB
223, 21%, 45%
CMYK
21, 15, 0, 55
LAB
41, 0, -11
LCH
41, 11, 271
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 268
XYZ
12, 12, 18
LUV
41, -4, -14
HWB
223, 35%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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