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
545D55
RGB
84, 93, 85
HSL
127, 5%, 35%
HSB
127, 10%, 36%
CMYK
10, 0, 9, 64
LAB
38, -5, 3
LCH
38, 6, 146
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 149
XYZ
9, 10, 10
LUV
38, -5, 5
HWB
127, 33%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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