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
C5CABE
RGB
197, 202, 190
HSL
85, 10%, 77%
HSB
85, 6%, 79%
CMYK
2, 0, 6, 21
LAB
81, -3, 5
LCH
81, 6, 122
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 125
XYZ
53, 58, 57
LUV
81, -2, 9
HWB
85, 75%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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