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
524650
RGB
82, 70, 80
HSL
310, 8%, 30%
HSB
310, 15%, 32%
CMYK
0, 15, 2, 68
LAB
31, 7, -4
LCH
31, 8, 329
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 332
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
31, 6, -6
HWB
310, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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