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
C9BBAD
RGB
201, 187, 173
HSL
30, 21%, 73%
HSB
30, 14%, 79%
CMYK
0, 7, 14, 21
LAB
77, 3, 9
LCH
77, 10, 69
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 67
XYZ
49, 51, 47
LUV
77, 9, 12
HWB
30, 68%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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