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
CEC3AA
RGB
206, 195, 170
HSL
42, 27%, 74%
HSB
42, 17%, 81%
CMYK
0, 5, 17, 19
LAB
79, 1, 14
LCH
79, 14, 86
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 87
XYZ
52, 55, 46
LUV
79, 8, 20
HWB
42, 67%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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