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
C2C8BA
RGB
194, 200, 186
HSL
86, 11%, 76%
HSB
86, 7%, 78%
CMYK
3, 0, 7, 22
LAB
80, -4, 6
LCH
80, 7, 123
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 126
XYZ
52, 56, 55
LUV
80, -3, 10
HWB
86, 73%, 22%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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