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
C4B8CA
RGB
196, 184, 202
HSL
280, 15%, 76%
HSB
280, 9%, 79%
CMYK
3, 9, 0, 21
LAB
76, 7, -8
LCH
76, 10, 312
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 315
XYZ
51, 50, 63
LUV
76, 6, -13
HWB
280, 72%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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