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
CDCABB
RGB
205, 202, 187
HSL
50, 15%, 77%
HSB
50, 9%, 80%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 20
LAB
81, -1, 8
LCH
81, 8, 96
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 98
XYZ
55, 59, 55
LUV
81, 3, 12
HWB
50, 73%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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