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
CDC5B2
RGB
205, 197, 178
HSL
42, 21%, 75%
HSB
42, 13%, 80%
CMYK
0, 4, 13, 20
LAB
80, 1, 11
LCH
80, 11, 87
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 88
XYZ
53, 56, 50
LUV
80, 6, 15
HWB
42, 70%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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