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
CCBEB5
RGB
204, 190, 181
HSL
23, 18%, 75%
HSB
23, 11%, 80%
CMYK
0, 7, 11, 20
LAB
78, 4, 6
LCH
78, 8, 58
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 55
XYZ
52, 53, 51
LUV
78, 9, 9
HWB
23, 71%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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