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
CEC9B6
RGB
206, 201, 182
HSL
47, 20%, 76%
HSB
47, 12%, 81%
CMYK
0, 2, 12, 19
LAB
81, -1, 10
LCH
81, 10, 93
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 95
XYZ
55, 58, 53
LUV
81, 4, 15
HWB
47, 71%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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