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
CAC9BF
RGB
202, 201, 191
HSL
55, 9%, 77%
HSB
55, 5%, 79%
CMYK
0, 0, 5, 21
LAB
81, -1, 5
LCH
81, 5, 101
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 102
XYZ
55, 58, 58
LUV
81, 1, 8
HWB
55, 75%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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