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
546171
RGB
84, 97, 113
HSL
213, 15%, 39%
HSB
213, 26%, 44%
CMYK
26, 14, 0, 56
LAB
40, -2, -11
LCH
40, 11, 259
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 254
XYZ
11, 12, 17
LUV
40, -7, -14
HWB
213, 33%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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