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
5A737E
RGB
90, 115, 126
HSL
198, 17%, 42%
HSB
198, 29%, 49%
CMYK
29, 9, 0, 51
LAB
47, -7, -9
LCH
47, 12, 231
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 227
XYZ
14, 16, 22
LUV
47, -13, -12
HWB
198, 35%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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