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
C4BACA
RGB
196, 186, 202
HSL
278, 13%, 76%
HSB
278, 8%, 79%
CMYK
3, 8, 0, 21
LAB
77, 6, -7
LCH
77, 9, 311
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 313
XYZ
51, 51, 63
LUV
77, 5, -11
HWB
278, 73%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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