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
C2BAAA
RGB
194, 186, 170
HSL
40, 16%, 71%
HSB
40, 12%, 76%
CMYK
0, 4, 12, 24
LAB
76, 1, 9
LCH
76, 9, 85
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 85
XYZ
47, 49, 45
LUV
76, 6, 13
HWB
40, 67%, 24%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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