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
5A6263
RGB
90, 98, 99
HSL
187, 5%, 37%
HSB
187, 9%, 39%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 61
LAB
41, -3, -2
LCH
41, 3, 209
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 206
XYZ
11, 12, 14
LUV
41, -4, -2
HWB
187, 35%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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