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
C5B59E
RGB
197, 181, 158
HSL
35, 25%, 70%
HSB
35, 20%, 77%
CMYK
0, 8, 20, 23
LAB
75, 3, 14
LCH
75, 14, 77
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 77
XYZ
46, 47, 39
LUV
75, 11, 19
HWB
35, 62%, 23%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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