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
CFC9BD
RGB
207, 201, 189
HSL
40, 16%, 78%
HSB
40, 9%, 81%
CMYK
0, 3, 9, 19
LAB
81, 1, 7
LCH
81, 7, 85
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 85
XYZ
56, 59, 57
LUV
81, 4, 10
HWB
40, 74%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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