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
525050
RGB
82, 80, 80
HSL
0, 1%, 32%
HSB
0, 2%, 32%
CMYK
0, 2, 2, 68
LAB
34, 1, 0
LCH
34, 1, 20
OKLCH
0.43, 0.00, 17
XYZ
8, 8, 9
LUV
34, 1, 0
HWB
0, 31%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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