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
CDCBC3
RGB
205, 203, 195
HSL
48, 9%, 78%
HSB
48, 5%, 80%
CMYK
0, 1, 5, 20
LAB
82, 0, 4
LCH
82, 4, 95
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 95
XYZ
56, 60, 60
LUV
82, 2, 6
HWB
48, 76%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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