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
CDBBA8
RGB
205, 187, 168
HSL
31, 27%, 73%
HSB
31, 18%, 80%
CMYK
0, 9, 18, 20
LAB
77, 4, 12
LCH
77, 13, 70
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 69
XYZ
50, 51, 44
LUV
77, 12, 17
HWB
31, 66%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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