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
C4ACBC
RGB
196, 172, 188
HSL
320, 17%, 72%
HSB
320, 12%, 77%
CMYK
0, 12, 4, 23
LAB
73, 11, -5
LCH
73, 12, 336
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 338
XYZ
47, 45, 54
LUV
73, 13, -9
HWB
320, 67%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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