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
545A56
RGB
84, 90, 86
HSL
140, 3%, 34%
HSB
140, 7%, 35%
CMYK
7, 0, 4, 65
LAB
38, -3, 1
LCH
38, 3, 155
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 157
XYZ
9, 10, 10
LUV
38, -3, 2
HWB
140, 33%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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