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
526679
RGB
82, 102, 121
HSL
209, 19%, 40%
HSB
209, 32%, 47%
CMYK
32, 16, 0, 53
LAB
42, -4, -13
LCH
42, 14, 253
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 247
XYZ
12, 13, 20
LUV
42, -11, -18
HWB
209, 32%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.