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
C5BFBA
RGB
197, 191, 186
HSL
27, 9%, 75%
HSB
27, 6%, 77%
CMYK
0, 3, 6, 23
LAB
78, 2, 3
LCH
78, 4, 65
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 63
XYZ
51, 53, 54
LUV
78, 4, 5
HWB
27, 73%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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