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
CAC8BE
RGB
202, 200, 190
HSL
50, 10%, 77%
HSB
50, 6%, 79%
CMYK
0, 1, 6, 21
LAB
81, -1, 5
LCH
81, 5, 97
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 97
XYZ
54, 58, 57
LUV
81, 2, 8
HWB
50, 75%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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