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
C4B8A3
RGB
196, 184, 163
HSL
38, 22%, 70%
HSB
38, 17%, 77%
CMYK
0, 6, 17, 23
LAB
75, 2, 12
LCH
75, 12, 82
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 82
XYZ
47, 49, 42
LUV
75, 8, 17
HWB
38, 64%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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