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
C2C5BB
RGB
194, 197, 187
HSL
78, 8%, 75%
HSB
78, 5%, 77%
CMYK
2, 0, 5, 23
LAB
79, -2, 5
LCH
79, 5, 118
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 120
XYZ
51, 55, 55
LUV
79, -1, 7
HWB
78, 73%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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