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
CDCAB8
RGB
205, 202, 184
HSL
51, 17%, 76%
HSB
51, 10%, 80%
CMYK
0, 1, 10, 20
LAB
81, -1, 9
LCH
81, 9, 97
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 99
XYZ
55, 59, 54
LUV
81, 3, 14
HWB
51, 72%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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