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
CDBDB3
RGB
205, 189, 179
HSL
23, 21%, 75%
HSB
23, 13%, 80%
CMYK
0, 8, 13, 20
LAB
78, 5, 7
LCH
78, 9, 57
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 54
XYZ
52, 53, 50
LUV
78, 10, 10
HWB
23, 70%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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