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
C8BBA5
RGB
200, 187, 165
HSL
38, 24%, 72%
HSB
38, 17%, 78%
CMYK
0, 7, 17, 22
LAB
77, 2, 13
LCH
77, 13, 81
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 81
XYZ
48, 51, 43
LUV
77, 9, 18
HWB
38, 65%, 22%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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