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
525964
RGB
82, 89, 100
HSL
217, 10%, 36%
HSB
217, 18%, 39%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 61
LAB
38, -1, -7
LCH
38, 7, 263
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 259
XYZ
9, 10, 13
LUV
38, -4, -9
HWB
217, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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