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
C5CCBB
RGB
197, 204, 187
HSL
85, 14%, 77%
HSB
85, 8%, 80%
CMYK
3, 0, 8, 20
LAB
81, -5, 8
LCH
81, 9, 122
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 125
XYZ
54, 59, 56
LUV
81, -3, 12
HWB
85, 73%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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