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
CEC1AE
RGB
206, 193, 174
HSL
36, 25%, 75%
HSB
36, 16%, 81%
CMYK
0, 6, 16, 19
LAB
79, 2, 11
LCH
79, 12, 78
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 78
XYZ
52, 54, 48
LUV
79, 9, 16
HWB
36, 68%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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