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
CCBBAA
RGB
204, 187, 170
HSL
30, 25%, 73%
HSB
30, 17%, 80%
CMYK
0, 8, 17, 20
LAB
77, 4, 11
LCH
77, 12, 69
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 67
XYZ
50, 51, 45
LUV
77, 11, 15
HWB
30, 67%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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