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
54686A
RGB
84, 104, 106
HSL
185, 12%, 37%
HSB
185, 21%, 42%
CMYK
21, 2, 0, 58
LAB
42, -7, -4
LCH
42, 8, 207
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 204
XYZ
11, 13, 16
LUV
42, -10, -4
HWB
185, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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