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
C8BCB5
RGB
200, 188, 181
HSL
22, 15%, 75%
HSB
22, 9%, 78%
CMYK
0, 6, 9, 22
LAB
77, 3, 5
LCH
77, 6, 56
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 53
XYZ
50, 52, 51
LUV
77, 7, 7
HWB
22, 71%, 22%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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