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
C5CBBB
RGB
197, 203, 187
HSL
82, 13%, 76%
HSB
82, 8%, 80%
CMYK
3, 0, 8, 20
LAB
81, -4, 7
LCH
81, 8, 121
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 124
XYZ
53, 58, 55
LUV
81, -3, 12
HWB
82, 73%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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