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
C2B5BC
RGB
194, 181, 188
HSL
328, 10%, 74%
HSB
328, 7%, 76%
CMYK
0, 7, 3, 24
LAB
75, 6, -2
LCH
75, 6, 342
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 344
XYZ
48, 48, 54
LUV
75, 7, -4
HWB
328, 71%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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