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
CCC0AE
RGB
204, 192, 174
HSL
36, 23%, 74%
HSB
36, 15%, 80%
CMYK
0, 6, 15, 20
LAB
78, 2, 11
LCH
78, 11, 79
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 78
XYZ
51, 54, 48
LUV
78, 8, 15
HWB
36, 68%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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