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
C9BDAB
RGB
201, 189, 171
HSL
36, 22%, 73%
HSB
36, 15%, 79%
CMYK
0, 6, 15, 21
LAB
77, 2, 11
LCH
77, 11, 79
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 78
XYZ
50, 52, 46
LUV
77, 8, 15
HWB
36, 67%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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