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
D1CDC4
RGB
209, 205, 196
HSL
42, 12%, 79%
HSB
42, 6%, 82%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 18
LAB
83, 0, 5
LCH
83, 5, 87
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 87
XYZ
58, 61, 61
LUV
83, 3, 7
HWB
42, 77%, 18%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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