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
545C5F
RGB
84, 92, 95
HSL
196, 6%, 35%
HSB
196, 12%, 37%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 63
LAB
38, -3, -3
LCH
38, 4, 226
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 222
XYZ
10, 10, 12
LUV
38, -4, -3
HWB
196, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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