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
DDC8B4
RGB
221, 200, 180
HSL
29, 38%, 79%
HSB
29, 19%, 87%
CMYK
0, 10, 19, 13
LAB
82, 5, 13
LCH
82, 14, 68
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 66
XYZ
59, 60, 52
LUV
82, 14, 18
HWB
29, 71%, 13%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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