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
CDC8BC
RGB
205, 200, 188
HSL
42, 15%, 77%
HSB
42, 8%, 80%
CMYK
0, 2, 8, 20
LAB
81, 0, 7
LCH
81, 7, 88
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 88
XYZ
55, 58, 56
LUV
81, 4, 10
HWB
42, 74%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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