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
5A686F
RGB
90, 104, 111
HSL
200, 10%, 39%
HSB
200, 19%, 44%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 56
LAB
43, -4, -6
LCH
43, 7, 234
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 229
XYZ
12, 13, 17
LUV
43, -8, -7
HWB
200, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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