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
CDCAB6
RGB
205, 202, 182
HSL
52, 19%, 76%
HSB
52, 11%, 80%
CMYK
0, 1, 11, 20
LAB
81, -1, 10
LCH
81, 11, 98
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 100
XYZ
55, 59, 53
LUV
81, 3, 16
HWB
52, 71%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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