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
C5BAAA
RGB
197, 186, 170
HSL
36, 19%, 72%
HSB
36, 14%, 77%
CMYK
0, 6, 14, 23
LAB
76, 2, 10
LCH
76, 10, 78
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 77
XYZ
48, 50, 45
LUV
76, 7, 14
HWB
36, 67%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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