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
CCB8A8
RGB
204, 184, 168
HSL
27, 26%, 73%
HSB
27, 18%, 80%
CMYK
0, 10, 18, 20
LAB
76, 5, 11
LCH
76, 12, 63
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 61
XYZ
49, 50, 44
LUV
76, 13, 15
HWB
27, 66%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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