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
CDBAB0
RGB
205, 186, 176
HSL
21, 22%, 75%
HSB
21, 14%, 80%
CMYK
0, 9, 14, 20
LAB
77, 6, 8
LCH
77, 10, 53
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 50
XYZ
51, 51, 48
LUV
77, 12, 10
HWB
21, 69%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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