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
5A697E
RGB
90, 105, 126
HSL
215, 17%, 42%
HSB
215, 29%, 49%
CMYK
29, 17, 0, 51
LAB
44, -2, -14
LCH
44, 14, 262
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 257
XYZ
13, 14, 22
LUV
44, -8, -19
HWB
215, 35%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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