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
526959
RGB
82, 105, 89
HSL
138, 12%, 37%
HSB
138, 22%, 41%
CMYK
22, 0, 15, 59
LAB
42, -12, 6
LCH
42, 13, 152
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 155
XYZ
10, 13, 11
LUV
42, -11, 10
HWB
138, 32%, 59%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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