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
C5C2AA
RGB
197, 194, 170
HSL
53, 19%, 72%
HSB
53, 14%, 77%
CMYK
0, 2, 14, 23
LAB
78, -2, 13
LCH
78, 13, 99
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 101
XYZ
50, 53, 46
LUV
78, 3, 18
HWB
53, 67%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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