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
C8CEC4
RGB
200, 206, 196
HSL
96, 9%, 79%
HSB
96, 5%, 81%
CMYK
3, 0, 5, 19
LAB
82, -3, 4
LCH
82, 5, 129
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 132
XYZ
56, 60, 61
LUV
82, -3, 7
HWB
96, 77%, 19%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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