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
CDCAB3
RGB
205, 202, 179
HSL
53, 21%, 75%
HSB
53, 13%, 80%
CMYK
0, 1, 13, 20
LAB
81, -2, 12
LCH
81, 12, 99
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 101
XYZ
54, 58, 51
LUV
81, 3, 18
HWB
53, 70%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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