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
CAC3BD
RGB
202, 195, 189
HSL
28, 11%, 77%
HSB
28, 6%, 79%
CMYK
0, 3, 6, 21
LAB
79, 2, 4
LCH
79, 4, 66
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 63
XYZ
53, 55, 56
LUV
79, 4, 5
HWB
28, 74%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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