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
CEC8B2
RGB
206, 200, 178
HSL
47, 22%, 75%
HSB
47, 14%, 81%
CMYK
0, 3, 14, 19
LAB
81, -1, 12
LCH
81, 12, 93
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 94
XYZ
54, 58, 50
LUV
81, 5, 17
HWB
47, 70%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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