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
C5B8A2
RGB
197, 184, 162
HSL
38, 23%, 70%
HSB
38, 18%, 77%
CMYK
0, 7, 18, 23
LAB
75, 2, 13
LCH
75, 13, 81
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 81
XYZ
47, 49, 41
LUV
75, 9, 18
HWB
38, 64%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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