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
CEC9BE
RGB
206, 201, 190
HSL
41, 14%, 78%
HSB
41, 8%, 81%
CMYK
0, 2, 8, 19
LAB
81, 0, 6
LCH
81, 6, 87
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 86
XYZ
56, 59, 57
LUV
81, 4, 9
HWB
41, 75%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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