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
CEC2B5
RGB
206, 194, 181
HSL
31, 20%, 76%
HSB
31, 12%, 81%
CMYK
0, 6, 12, 19
LAB
79, 3, 8
LCH
79, 9, 72
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 70
XYZ
53, 55, 52
LUV
79, 8, 11
HWB
31, 71%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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