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
CFC8B8
RGB
207, 200, 184
HSL
42, 19%, 77%
HSB
42, 11%, 81%
CMYK
0, 3, 11, 19
LAB
81, 0, 9
LCH
81, 9, 87
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 87
XYZ
55, 58, 54
LUV
81, 5, 13
HWB
42, 72%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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