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
CEC8BD
RGB
206, 200, 189
HSL
39, 15%, 77%
HSB
39, 8%, 81%
CMYK
0, 3, 8, 19
LAB
81, 1, 6
LCH
81, 6, 83
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 83
XYZ
55, 58, 56
LUV
81, 4, 9
HWB
39, 74%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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