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
C5CBBD
RGB
197, 203, 189
HSL
86, 12%, 77%
HSB
86, 7%, 80%
CMYK
3, 0, 7, 20
LAB
81, -4, 6
LCH
81, 7, 123
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 126
XYZ
54, 58, 57
LUV
81, -3, 10
HWB
86, 74%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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