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
CDBDAF
RGB
205, 189, 175
HSL
28, 23%, 75%
HSB
28, 15%, 80%
CMYK
0, 8, 15, 20
LAB
78, 4, 9
LCH
78, 10, 66
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 64
XYZ
51, 52, 48
LUV
78, 10, 13
HWB
28, 69%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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