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
C9CDBE
RGB
201, 205, 190
HSL
76, 13%, 77%
HSB
76, 7%, 80%
CMYK
2, 0, 7, 20
LAB
82, -3, 7
LCH
82, 8, 116
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 119
XYZ
55, 60, 57
LUV
82, -1, 11
HWB
76, 75%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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