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
5A7181
RGB
90, 113, 129
HSL
205, 18%, 43%
HSB
205, 30%, 51%
CMYK
30, 12, 0, 49
LAB
46, -6, -12
LCH
46, 13, 244
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 239
XYZ
14, 16, 23
LUV
46, -12, -16
HWB
205, 35%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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