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
DDC8B6
RGB
221, 200, 182
HSL
28, 36%, 79%
HSB
28, 18%, 87%
CMYK
0, 10, 18, 13
LAB
82, 5, 12
LCH
82, 13, 65
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 63
XYZ
59, 60, 53
LUV
82, 14, 16
HWB
28, 71%, 13%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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