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
C8BCA1
RGB
200, 188, 161
HSL
42, 26%, 71%
HSB
42, 20%, 78%
CMYK
0, 6, 20, 22
LAB
77, 1, 15
LCH
77, 15, 86
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 87
XYZ
48, 51, 41
LUV
77, 9, 22
HWB
42, 63%, 22%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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