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
CDBAAE
RGB
205, 186, 174
HSL
23, 24%, 74%
HSB
23, 15%, 80%
CMYK
0, 9, 15, 20
LAB
77, 6, 9
LCH
77, 10, 58
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 54
XYZ
50, 51, 47
LUV
77, 12, 12
HWB
23, 68%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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