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
C4AEC2
RGB
196, 174, 194
HSL
305, 16%, 73%
HSB
305, 11%, 77%
CMYK
0, 11, 1, 23
LAB
73, 11, -7
LCH
73, 13, 326
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 329
XYZ
48, 46, 57
LUV
73, 11, -13
HWB
305, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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