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
C9BFAE
RGB
201, 191, 174
HSL
38, 20%, 74%
HSB
38, 13%, 79%
CMYK
0, 5, 13, 21
LAB
78, 2, 10
LCH
78, 10, 81
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 81
XYZ
50, 53, 48
LUV
78, 7, 14
HWB
38, 68%, 21%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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