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
CEC4B2
RGB
206, 196, 178
HSL
39, 22%, 75%
HSB
39, 14%, 81%
CMYK
0, 5, 14, 19
LAB
80, 1, 10
LCH
80, 10, 82
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 82
XYZ
53, 56, 50
LUV
80, 7, 15
HWB
39, 70%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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