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
CAC8BC
RGB
202, 200, 188
HSL
51, 12%, 76%
HSB
51, 7%, 79%
CMYK
0, 1, 7, 21
LAB
81, -1, 6
LCH
81, 6, 98
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 99
XYZ
54, 57, 56
LUV
81, 2, 9
HWB
51, 74%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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