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
CCC8C2
RGB
204, 200, 194
HSL
36, 9%, 78%
HSB
36, 5%, 80%
CMYK
0, 2, 5, 20
LAB
81, 1, 4
LCH
81, 4, 80
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 78
XYZ
55, 58, 59
LUV
81, 3, 5
HWB
36, 76%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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