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
545750
RGB
84, 87, 80
HSL
86, 4%, 33%
HSB
86, 8%, 34%
CMYK
3, 0, 8, 66
LAB
37, -2, 4
LCH
37, 4, 123
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 126
XYZ
9, 9, 9
LUV
37, -1, 5
HWB
86, 31%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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