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
CABAB2
RGB
202, 186, 178
HSL
20, 18%, 75%
HSB
20, 12%, 79%
CMYK
0, 8, 12, 21
LAB
77, 5, 6
LCH
77, 8, 52
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 48
XYZ
50, 51, 49
LUV
77, 10, 8
HWB
20, 70%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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