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
C5C2B9
RGB
197, 194, 185
HSL
45, 9%, 75%
HSB
45, 6%, 77%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 23
LAB
78, 0, 5
LCH
78, 5, 91
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 92
XYZ
51, 54, 54
LUV
78, 2, 7
HWB
45, 73%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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