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
CDC3B2
RGB
205, 195, 178
HSL
38, 21%, 75%
HSB
38, 13%, 80%
CMYK
0, 5, 13, 20
LAB
79, 1, 10
LCH
79, 10, 81
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 81
XYZ
53, 55, 50
LUV
79, 7, 14
HWB
38, 70%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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