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
C4B4BB
RGB
196, 180, 187
HSL
334, 12%, 74%
HSB
334, 8%, 77%
CMYK
0, 8, 5, 23
LAB
75, 7, -1
LCH
75, 7, 348
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 349
XYZ
48, 48, 54
LUV
75, 9, -3
HWB
334, 71%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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