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
CECBC4
RGB
206, 203, 196
HSL
42, 9%, 79%
HSB
42, 5%, 81%
CMYK
0, 1, 5, 19
LAB
82, 0, 4
LCH
82, 4, 88
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 87
XYZ
57, 60, 61
LUV
82, 2, 6
HWB
42, 77%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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