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
CEC3BD
RGB
206, 195, 189
HSL
21, 15%, 77%
HSB
21, 8%, 81%
CMYK
0, 5, 8, 19
LAB
80, 3, 4
LCH
80, 6, 54
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 51
XYZ
54, 56, 56
LUV
80, 7, 6
HWB
21, 74%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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