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
CAC9BA
RGB
202, 201, 186
HSL
56, 13%, 76%
HSB
56, 8%, 79%
CMYK
0, 0, 8, 21
LAB
81, -2, 8
LCH
81, 8, 102
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 104
XYZ
54, 58, 55
LUV
81, 1, 12
HWB
56, 73%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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