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
CBC5AB
RGB
203, 197, 171
HSL
49, 24%, 73%
HSB
49, 16%, 80%
CMYK
0, 3, 16, 20
LAB
79, -1, 14
LCH
79, 14, 94
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 96
XYZ
52, 56, 47
LUV
79, 5, 20
HWB
49, 67%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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