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
CDCCBA
RGB
205, 204, 186
HSL
57, 16%, 77%
HSB
57, 9%, 80%
CMYK
0, 0, 9, 20
LAB
82, -2, 9
LCH
82, 9, 102
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 104
XYZ
56, 60, 55
LUV
82, 2, 14
HWB
57, 73%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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