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
CDBDA8
RGB
205, 189, 168
HSL
34, 27%, 73%
HSB
34, 18%, 80%
CMYK
0, 8, 18, 20
LAB
78, 3, 13
LCH
78, 13, 75
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 75
XYZ
50, 52, 44
LUV
78, 11, 18
HWB
34, 66%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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