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
C5BBAD
RGB
197, 187, 173
HSL
35, 17%, 73%
HSB
35, 12%, 77%
CMYK
0, 5, 12, 23
LAB
76, 2, 8
LCH
76, 9, 77
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 76
XYZ
48, 50, 47
LUV
76, 7, 12
HWB
35, 68%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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