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
545962
RGB
84, 89, 98
HSL
219, 8%, 36%
HSB
219, 14%, 38%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 62
LAB
38, 0, -6
LCH
38, 6, 265
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 262
XYZ
9, 10, 13
LUV
38, -3, -8
HWB
219, 33%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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