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
C4BCAF
RGB
196, 188, 175
HSL
37, 15%, 73%
HSB
37, 11%, 77%
CMYK
0, 4, 11, 23
LAB
77, 1, 8
LCH
77, 8, 81
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 80
XYZ
48, 51, 48
LUV
77, 5, 11
HWB
37, 69%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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