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
C4B3CA
RGB
196, 179, 202
HSL
284, 18%, 75%
HSB
284, 11%, 79%
CMYK
3, 11, 0, 21
LAB
75, 9, -9
LCH
75, 13, 315
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 317
XYZ
50, 48, 63
LUV
75, 8, -16
HWB
284, 70%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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