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
D1CABA
RGB
209, 202, 186
HSL
42, 20%, 77%
HSB
42, 11%, 82%
CMYK
0, 3, 11, 18
LAB
82, 0, 9
LCH
82, 9, 87
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 87
XYZ
56, 59, 55
LUV
82, 5, 13
HWB
42, 73%, 18%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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