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
C4BBB4
RGB
196, 187, 180
HSL
26, 12%, 74%
HSB
26, 8%, 77%
CMYK
0, 5, 8, 23
LAB
76, 2, 5
LCH
76, 5, 63
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 61
XYZ
49, 51, 50
LUV
76, 6, 7
HWB
26, 71%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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