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
DEC5B2
RGB
222, 197, 178
HSL
26, 40%, 78%
HSB
26, 20%, 87%
CMYK
0, 11, 20, 13
LAB
81, 7, 13
LCH
81, 15, 62
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 59
XYZ
58, 59, 50
LUV
81, 16, 17
HWB
26, 70%, 13%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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