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
C4B4CD
RGB
196, 180, 205
HSL
278, 20%, 75%
HSB
278, 12%, 80%
CMYK
4, 12, 0, 20
LAB
75, 9, -11
LCH
75, 14, 312
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 314
XYZ
50, 49, 65
LUV
75, 7, -18
HWB
278, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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