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
CDBFAB
RGB
205, 191, 171
HSL
35, 25%, 74%
HSB
35, 17%, 80%
CMYK
0, 7, 17, 20
LAB
78, 3, 12
LCH
78, 12, 78
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 77
XYZ
51, 53, 46
LUV
78, 10, 17
HWB
35, 67%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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