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
C1BEAE
RGB
193, 190, 174
HSL
51, 13%, 72%
HSB
51, 10%, 76%
CMYK
0, 2, 10, 24
LAB
77, -1, 9
LCH
77, 9, 97
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 98
XYZ
48, 51, 47
LUV
77, 3, 13
HWB
51, 68%, 24%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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