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
D9CABE
RGB
217, 202, 190
HSL
27, 26%, 80%
HSB
27, 12%, 85%
CMYK
0, 7, 12, 15
LAB
82, 4, 8
LCH
82, 9, 64
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 61
XYZ
59, 61, 57
LUV
82, 10, 11
HWB
27, 75%, 15%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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