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
C3C2BA
RGB
195, 194, 186
HSL
53, 7%, 75%
HSB
53, 5%, 76%
CMYK
0, 1, 5, 24
LAB
78, -1, 4
LCH
78, 4, 100
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 101
XYZ
51, 54, 54
LUV
78, 1, 6
HWB
53, 73%, 24%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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