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
C5CBC2
RGB
197, 203, 194
HSL
100, 8%, 78%
HSB
100, 4%, 80%
CMYK
3, 0, 4, 20
LAB
81, -3, 4
LCH
81, 5, 132
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 135
XYZ
54, 58, 59
LUV
81, -3, 6
HWB
100, 76%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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