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
52545C
RGB
82, 84, 92
HSL
228, 6%, 34%
HSB
228, 11%, 36%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 64
LAB
36, 1, -5
LCH
36, 5, 276
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 275
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
36, -1, -6
HWB
228, 32%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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