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
CAC2BA
RGB
202, 194, 186
HSL
30, 13%, 76%
HSB
30, 8%, 79%
CMYK
0, 4, 8, 21
LAB
79, 2, 5
LCH
79, 5, 70
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 68
XYZ
53, 55, 54
LUV
79, 5, 7
HWB
30, 73%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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