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
5A665E
RGB
90, 102, 94
HSL
140, 6%, 38%
HSB
140, 12%, 40%
CMYK
12, 0, 8, 60
LAB
42, -6, 3
LCH
42, 7, 154
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 156
XYZ
11, 12, 12
LUV
42, -6, 5
HWB
140, 35%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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