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
CEC8BC
RGB
206, 200, 188
HSL
40, 16%, 77%
HSB
40, 9%, 81%
CMYK
0, 3, 9, 19
LAB
81, 1, 7
LCH
81, 7, 85
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 85
XYZ
55, 58, 56
LUV
81, 4, 10
HWB
40, 74%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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