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
CBC4B5
RGB
203, 196, 181
HSL
41, 17%, 75%
HSB
41, 11%, 80%
CMYK
0, 3, 11, 20
LAB
79, 1, 8
LCH
79, 8, 86
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 86
XYZ
53, 56, 52
LUV
79, 5, 12
HWB
41, 71%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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