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
DACABC
RGB
218, 202, 188
HSL
28, 29%, 80%
HSB
28, 14%, 85%
CMYK
0, 7, 14, 15
LAB
82, 4, 9
LCH
82, 10, 66
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 64
XYZ
59, 61, 56
LUV
82, 10, 13
HWB
28, 74%, 15%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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