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
52696A
RGB
82, 105, 106
HSL
183, 13%, 37%
HSB
183, 23%, 42%
CMYK
23, 1, 0, 58
LAB
43, -9, -4
LCH
43, 9, 202
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 200
XYZ
11, 13, 16
LUV
43, -12, -3
HWB
183, 32%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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