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
CBC1AB
RGB
203, 193, 171
HSL
41, 24%, 73%
HSB
41, 16%, 80%
CMYK
0, 5, 16, 20
LAB
78, 1, 12
LCH
78, 12, 86
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 86
XYZ
51, 54, 46
LUV
78, 7, 18
HWB
41, 67%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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