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
CDBDB7
RGB
205, 189, 183
HSL
16, 18%, 76%
HSB
16, 11%, 80%
CMYK
0, 8, 11, 20
LAB
78, 5, 5
LCH
78, 7, 46
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 42
XYZ
52, 53, 52
LUV
78, 10, 7
HWB
16, 72%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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