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
545969
RGB
84, 89, 105
HSL
226, 11%, 37%
HSB
226, 20%, 41%
CMYK
20, 15, 0, 59
LAB
38, 1, -10
LCH
38, 10, 275
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 272
XYZ
10, 10, 15
LUV
38, -3, -13
HWB
226, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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