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
524550
RGB
82, 69, 80
HSL
309, 9%, 30%
HSB
309, 16%, 32%
CMYK
0, 16, 2, 68
LAB
31, 7, -4
LCH
31, 9, 329
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 331
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
31, 6, -7
HWB
309, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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