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
CAC8C2
RGB
202, 200, 194
HSL
45, 7%, 78%
HSB
45, 4%, 79%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 21
LAB
81, 0, 3
LCH
81, 3, 91
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 91
XYZ
55, 58, 59
LUV
81, 1, 5
HWB
45, 76%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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