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
526157
RGB
82, 97, 87
HSL
140, 8%, 35%
HSB
140, 15%, 38%
CMYK
15, 0, 10, 62
LAB
40, -8, 4
LCH
40, 8, 154
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 156
XYZ
9, 11, 11
LUV
40, -8, 6
HWB
140, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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