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
525149
RGB
82, 81, 73
HSL
53, 6%, 30%
HSB
53, 11%, 32%
CMYK
0, 1, 11, 68
LAB
34, -1, 5
LCH
34, 5, 99
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 101
XYZ
8, 8, 7
LUV
34, 1, 6
HWB
53, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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