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
54525B
RGB
84, 82, 91
HSL
253, 5%, 34%
HSB
253, 10%, 36%
CMYK
8, 10, 0, 64
LAB
35, 2, -5
LCH
35, 5, 295
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 296
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
35, 1, -7
HWB
253, 32%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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