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
CBCEBD
RGB
203, 206, 189
HSL
71, 15%, 77%
HSB
71, 8%, 81%
CMYK
1, 0, 8, 19
LAB
82, -3, 8
LCH
82, 9, 112
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 115
XYZ
56, 61, 57
LUV
82, -1, 13
HWB
71, 74%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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