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
524E55
RGB
82, 78, 85
HSL
274, 4%, 32%
HSB
274, 8%, 33%
CMYK
4, 8, 0, 67
LAB
34, 3, -4
LCH
34, 5, 309
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 311
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
34, 2, -5
HWB
274, 31%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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