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
C5BCA8
RGB
197, 188, 168
HSL
41, 20%, 72%
HSB
41, 15%, 77%
CMYK
0, 5, 15, 23
LAB
77, 1, 11
LCH
77, 11, 86
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 87
XYZ
48, 51, 44
LUV
77, 7, 16
HWB
41, 66%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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