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
CBC5BA
RGB
203, 197, 186
HSL
39, 14%, 76%
HSB
39, 8%, 80%
CMYK
0, 3, 8, 20
LAB
80, 1, 6
LCH
80, 6, 83
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 83
XYZ
53, 56, 54
LUV
80, 4, 9
HWB
39, 73%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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