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
C5BCA1
RGB
197, 188, 161
HSL
45, 24%, 70%
HSB
45, 18%, 77%
CMYK
0, 5, 18, 23
LAB
76, 0, 15
LCH
76, 15, 90
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 92
XYZ
47, 50, 41
LUV
76, 7, 21
HWB
45, 63%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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