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
CDCBB5
RGB
205, 203, 181
HSL
55, 19%, 76%
HSB
55, 12%, 80%
CMYK
0, 1, 12, 20
LAB
81, -2, 11
LCH
81, 11, 101
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 103
XYZ
55, 59, 52
LUV
81, 2, 17
HWB
55, 71%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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