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
C4BCA4
RGB
196, 188, 164
HSL
45, 21%, 71%
HSB
45, 16%, 77%
CMYK
0, 4, 16, 23
LAB
76, 0, 13
LCH
76, 13, 90
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 92
XYZ
47, 50, 42
LUV
76, 6, 19
HWB
45, 64%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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