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
545758
RGB
84, 87, 88
HSL
195, 2%, 34%
HSB
195, 5%, 35%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 65
LAB
37, -1, -1
LCH
37, 1, 224
OKLCH
0.45, 0.00, 220
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
37, -2, -1
HWB
195, 33%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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