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
525449
RGB
82, 84, 73
HSL
71, 7%, 31%
HSB
71, 13%, 33%
CMYK
2, 0, 13, 67
LAB
35, -3, 6
LCH
35, 7, 112
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 115
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
35, -1, 8
HWB
71, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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