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
545754
RGB
84, 87, 84
HSL
120, 2%, 34%
HSB
120, 3%, 34%
CMYK
3, 0, 3, 66
LAB
37, -2, 1
LCH
37, 2, 143
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 145
XYZ
9, 9, 10
LUV
37, -1, 2
HWB
120, 33%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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