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
526049
RGB
82, 96, 73
HSL
97, 14%, 33%
HSB
97, 24%, 38%
CMYK
15, 0, 24, 62
LAB
39, -9, 11
LCH
39, 15, 129
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 133
XYZ
9, 11, 8
LUV
39, -7, 15
HWB
97, 29%, 62%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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