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
5A6972
RGB
90, 105, 114
HSL
203, 12%, 40%
HSB
203, 21%, 45%
CMYK
21, 8, 0, 55
LAB
43, -4, -7
LCH
43, 8, 239
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 234
XYZ
12, 13, 18
LUV
43, -8, -9
HWB
203, 35%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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