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
CEC9BF
RGB
206, 201, 191
HSL
40, 13%, 78%
HSB
40, 7%, 81%
CMYK
0, 2, 7, 19
LAB
81, 0, 6
LCH
81, 6, 85
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 85
XYZ
56, 59, 58
LUV
81, 3, 8
HWB
40, 75%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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