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
52635D
RGB
82, 99, 93
HSL
159, 9%, 35%
HSB
159, 17%, 39%
CMYK
17, 0, 6, 61
LAB
40, -8, 1
LCH
40, 8, 172
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 172
XYZ
10, 12, 12
LUV
40, -9, 3
HWB
159, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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