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
CDBAA5
RGB
205, 186, 165
HSL
31, 29%, 73%
HSB
31, 20%, 80%
CMYK
0, 9, 20, 20
LAB
77, 4, 13
LCH
77, 14, 71
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 70
XYZ
50, 51, 43
LUV
77, 13, 18
HWB
31, 65%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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