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
52504E
RGB
82, 80, 78
HSL
30, 3%, 31%
HSB
30, 5%, 32%
CMYK
0, 2, 5, 68
LAB
34, 1, 1
LCH
34, 2, 70
OKLCH
0.43, 0.00, 68
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
34, 1, 2
HWB
30, 31%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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