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
C5BDAA
RGB
197, 189, 170
HSL
42, 19%, 72%
HSB
42, 14%, 77%
CMYK
0, 4, 14, 23
LAB
77, 1, 11
LCH
77, 11, 87
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 88
XYZ
48, 51, 45
LUV
77, 6, 15
HWB
42, 67%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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