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
C5CDC2
RGB
197, 205, 194
HSL
104, 10%, 78%
HSB
104, 5%, 80%
CMYK
4, 0, 5, 20
LAB
82, -4, 4
LCH
82, 6, 134
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 137
XYZ
55, 59, 60
LUV
82, -4, 8
HWB
104, 76%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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