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
CDB8A9
RGB
205, 184, 169
HSL
25, 26%, 73%
HSB
25, 18%, 80%
CMYK
0, 10, 18, 20
LAB
76, 6, 11
LCH
76, 12, 61
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 58
XYZ
49, 50, 45
LUV
76, 14, 14
HWB
25, 66%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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