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
C5CEBF
RGB
197, 206, 191
HSL
96, 13%, 78%
HSB
96, 7%, 81%
CMYK
4, 0, 7, 19
LAB
82, -5, 6
LCH
82, 8, 129
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 133
XYZ
54, 60, 58
LUV
82, -4, 10
HWB
96, 75%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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