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
5A697F
RGB
90, 105, 127
HSL
216, 17%, 43%
HSB
216, 29%, 50%
CMYK
29, 17, 0, 50
LAB
44, -2, -14
LCH
44, 14, 263
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 258
XYZ
13, 14, 22
LUV
44, -8, -20
HWB
216, 35%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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