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
CBBEA9
RGB
203, 190, 169
HSL
37, 25%, 73%
HSB
37, 17%, 80%
CMYK
0, 6, 17, 20
LAB
78, 2, 12
LCH
78, 13, 80
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 80
XYZ
50, 52, 45
LUV
78, 9, 17
HWB
37, 66%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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