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
C5C8BC
RGB
197, 200, 188
HSL
75, 10%, 76%
HSB
75, 6%, 78%
CMYK
1, 0, 6, 22
LAB
80, -3, 6
LCH
80, 6, 115
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 118
XYZ
53, 57, 56
LUV
80, -1, 9
HWB
75, 74%, 22%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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