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
52615D
RGB
82, 97, 93
HSL
164, 8%, 35%
HSB
164, 15%, 38%
CMYK
15, 0, 4, 62
LAB
40, -7, 0
LCH
40, 7, 178
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 178
XYZ
10, 11, 12
LUV
40, -8, 1
HWB
164, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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