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
545960
RGB
84, 89, 96
HSL
215, 7%, 35%
HSB
215, 13%, 38%
CMYK
13, 7, 0, 62
LAB
38, -1, -5
LCH
38, 5, 260
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 257
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
38, -3, -6
HWB
215, 33%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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