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
C4BCB2
RGB
196, 188, 178
HSL
33, 13%, 73%
HSB
33, 9%, 77%
CMYK
0, 4, 9, 23
LAB
77, 2, 6
LCH
77, 6, 75
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 74
XYZ
49, 51, 49
LUV
77, 5, 9
HWB
33, 70%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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