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
CCC8B5
RGB
204, 200, 181
HSL
50, 18%, 75%
HSB
50, 11%, 80%
CMYK
0, 2, 11, 20
LAB
81, -1, 10
LCH
81, 10, 96
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 97
XYZ
54, 57, 52
LUV
81, 3, 15
HWB
50, 71%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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