A study in gray
Tailwind Neutral 600
#525252
- Family
- Gray
- L
- 0.439
- C
- 0.000
- H
- -
Notes
Neutral 600 is the true grey of the Tailwind family - no measurable hue shift, no warm or cool bias, exactly what an architect would specify for an office foyer. Apple's product photography has leaned on tones within a few delta-E units of this hex for years because the absence of cast lets the photographed object define the temperature of the scene. The hex works as confident body type in any palette regardless of accent temperature. Body text against white passes AAA at every standard size, making Neutral 600 one of the most versatile copy colours in the framework.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tailwind Neutral 600?
Neutral 600 is the true grey of the Tailwind family - no measurable hue shift, no warm or cool bias, exactly what an architect would specify for an office foyer. Apple's product photography has leaned on tones within a few delta-E units of this hex for years because the absence of cast lets the photographed object define the temperature of the scene. Its hex code is #525252.
What are the tints and shades of Tailwind Neutral 600?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Tailwind Neutral 600 (#525252) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Tailwind Neutral 600?
Its complementary color is #525252. Triadic partners are #525252 and #525252; analogous neighbours are #525252 and #525252.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Tailwind Neutral 600?
Tailwind Neutral 600 is #525252 - OKLCH 0.439 0.000 0°, rgb(82 82 82), in the gray family.