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
525063
RGB
82, 80, 99
HSL
246, 11%, 35%
HSB
246, 19%, 39%
CMYK
17, 19, 0, 61
LAB
35, 4, -11
LCH
35, 12, 291
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 290
XYZ
9, 8, 13
LUV
35, 0, -15
HWB
246, 31%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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