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
CEC4BC
RGB
206, 196, 188
HSL
27, 16%, 77%
HSB
27, 9%, 81%
CMYK
0, 5, 9, 19
LAB
80, 3, 5
LCH
80, 6, 64
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 61
XYZ
54, 56, 56
LUV
80, 6, 7
HWB
27, 74%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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