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
CDBBA5
RGB
205, 187, 165
HSL
33, 29%, 73%
HSB
33, 20%, 80%
CMYK
0, 9, 20, 20
LAB
77, 4, 14
LCH
77, 14, 74
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 73
XYZ
50, 51, 43
LUV
77, 12, 19
HWB
33, 65%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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