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
C4BBCD
RGB
196, 187, 205
HSL
270, 15%, 77%
HSB
270, 9%, 80%
CMYK
4, 9, 0, 20
LAB
77, 6, -8
LCH
77, 10, 306
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 308
XYZ
52, 52, 65
LUV
77, 4, -13
HWB
270, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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