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
526675
RGB
82, 102, 117
HSL
206, 18%, 39%
HSB
206, 30%, 46%
CMYK
30, 13, 0, 54
LAB
42, -5, -11
LCH
42, 12, 246
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 241
XYZ
11, 13, 19
LUV
42, -10, -14
HWB
206, 32%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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