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
5A6560
RGB
90, 101, 96
HSL
153, 6%, 37%
HSB
153, 11%, 40%
CMYK
11, 0, 5, 60
LAB
42, -5, 1
LCH
42, 5, 166
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 167
XYZ
11, 12, 13
LUV
42, -6, 3
HWB
153, 35%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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