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
DACAB5
RGB
218, 202, 181
HSL
34, 33%, 78%
HSB
34, 17%, 85%
CMYK
0, 7, 17, 15
LAB
82, 3, 13
LCH
82, 13, 76
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 75
XYZ
58, 60, 52
LUV
82, 11, 18
HWB
34, 71%, 15%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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