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
526358
RGB
82, 99, 88
HSL
141, 9%, 35%
HSB
141, 17%, 39%
CMYK
17, 0, 11, 61
LAB
40, -9, 4
LCH
40, 9, 155
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 157
XYZ
10, 11, 11
LUV
40, -9, 7
HWB
141, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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