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
CBB8A5
RGB
203, 184, 165
HSL
30, 27%, 72%
HSB
30, 19%, 80%
CMYK
0, 9, 19, 20
LAB
76, 5, 12
LCH
76, 13, 69
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 67
XYZ
49, 50, 43
LUV
76, 13, 17
HWB
30, 65%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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