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
C9BBAC
RGB
201, 187, 172
HSL
31, 21%, 73%
HSB
31, 14%, 79%
CMYK
0, 7, 14, 21
LAB
77, 3, 10
LCH
77, 10, 71
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 69
XYZ
49, 51, 46
LUV
77, 9, 13
HWB
31, 67%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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