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
CCBEB9
RGB
204, 190, 185
HSL
16, 16%, 76%
HSB
16, 9%, 80%
CMYK
0, 7, 9, 20
LAB
78, 4, 4
LCH
78, 6, 45
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 41
XYZ
52, 53, 53
LUV
78, 9, 6
HWB
16, 73%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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