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
545C4B
RGB
84, 92, 75
HSL
88, 10%, 33%
HSB
88, 18%, 36%
CMYK
9, 0, 18, 64
LAB
38, -6, 9
LCH
38, 11, 124
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 128
XYZ
9, 10, 8
LUV
38, -4, 12
HWB
88, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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