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
C5CEBA
RGB
197, 206, 186
HSL
87, 17%, 77%
HSB
87, 10%, 81%
CMYK
4, 0, 10, 19
LAB
82, -6, 9
LCH
82, 11, 123
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 127
XYZ
54, 60, 55
LUV
82, -4, 14
HWB
87, 73%, 19%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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