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
CDC9AF
RGB
205, 201, 175
HSL
52, 23%, 75%
HSB
52, 15%, 80%
CMYK
0, 2, 15, 20
LAB
81, -2, 14
LCH
81, 14, 98
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 100
XYZ
54, 58, 49
LUV
81, 4, 20
HWB
52, 69%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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