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
C5BCB7
RGB
197, 188, 183
HSL
21, 11%, 75%
HSB
21, 7%, 77%
CMYK
0, 5, 7, 23
LAB
77, 3, 4
LCH
77, 5, 55
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 51
XYZ
50, 51, 52
LUV
77, 6, 5
HWB
21, 72%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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