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
CAC5BB
RGB
202, 197, 187
HSL
40, 12%, 76%
HSB
40, 7%, 79%
CMYK
0, 2, 7, 21
LAB
80, 0, 6
LCH
80, 6, 85
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 85
XYZ
53, 56, 55
LUV
80, 3, 8
HWB
40, 73%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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