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
5A625F
RGB
90, 98, 95
HSL
157, 4%, 37%
HSB
157, 8%, 38%
CMYK
8, 0, 3, 62
LAB
41, -4, 1
LCH
41, 4, 171
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 171
XYZ
11, 12, 13
LUV
41, -4, 1
HWB
157, 35%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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