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
5A6C81
RGB
90, 108, 129
HSL
212, 18%, 43%
HSB
212, 30%, 51%
CMYK
30, 16, 0, 49
LAB
45, -3, -14
LCH
45, 14, 258
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 252
XYZ
14, 14, 23
LUV
45, -10, -19
HWB
212, 35%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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