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
CAC5BC
RGB
202, 197, 188
HSL
39, 12%, 76%
HSB
39, 7%, 79%
CMYK
0, 2, 7, 21
LAB
80, 1, 5
LCH
80, 5, 83
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 82
XYZ
53, 56, 56
LUV
80, 3, 8
HWB
39, 74%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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