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
526B6E
RGB
82, 107, 110
HSL
186, 15%, 38%
HSB
186, 25%, 43%
CMYK
25, 3, 0, 57
LAB
43, -9, -5
LCH
43, 10, 208
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 205
XYZ
12, 13, 17
LUV
43, -13, -5
HWB
186, 32%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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