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
CABBB5
RGB
202, 187, 181
HSL
17, 17%, 75%
HSB
17, 10%, 79%
CMYK
0, 7, 10, 21
LAB
77, 5, 5
LCH
77, 7, 47
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 43
XYZ
50, 51, 51
LUV
77, 9, 6
HWB
17, 71%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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