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
5A697B
RGB
90, 105, 123
HSL
213, 15%, 42%
HSB
213, 27%, 48%
CMYK
27, 15, 0, 52
LAB
44, -3, -12
LCH
44, 12, 258
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 253
XYZ
13, 14, 21
LUV
44, -8, -16
HWB
213, 35%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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