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
C5CCBA
RGB
197, 204, 186
HSL
83, 15%, 76%
HSB
83, 9%, 80%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 20
LAB
81, -5, 8
LCH
81, 9, 121
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 124
XYZ
53, 59, 55
LUV
81, -3, 13
HWB
83, 73%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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