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
CDBDA4
RGB
205, 189, 164
HSL
37, 29%, 72%
HSB
37, 20%, 80%
CMYK
0, 8, 20, 20
LAB
77, 3, 15
LCH
77, 15, 79
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 79
XYZ
50, 52, 43
LUV
77, 11, 21
HWB
37, 64%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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