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
525459
RGB
82, 84, 89
HSL
223, 4%, 34%
HSB
223, 8%, 35%
CMYK
8, 6, 0, 65
LAB
36, 0, -3
LCH
36, 3, 270
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 268
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
36, -1, -4
HWB
223, 32%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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