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
C4BBD4
RGB
196, 187, 212
HSL
262, 23%, 78%
HSB
262, 12%, 83%
CMYK
8, 12, 0, 17
LAB
77, 7, -11
LCH
77, 13, 301
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 302
XYZ
52, 52, 70
LUV
77, 3, -19
HWB
262, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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