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
CEC4AC
RGB
206, 196, 172
HSL
42, 26%, 74%
HSB
42, 17%, 81%
CMYK
0, 5, 17, 19
LAB
80, 1, 13
LCH
80, 13, 87
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 88
XYZ
53, 56, 47
LUV
80, 7, 19
HWB
42, 67%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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