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
CBBCB4
RGB
203, 188, 180
HSL
21, 18%, 75%
HSB
21, 11%, 80%
CMYK
0, 7, 11, 20
LAB
77, 4, 6
LCH
77, 8, 54
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 50
XYZ
51, 52, 51
LUV
77, 9, 8
HWB
21, 71%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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