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
C4BCD8
RGB
196, 188, 216
HSL
257, 26%, 79%
HSB
257, 13%, 85%
CMYK
9, 13, 0, 15
LAB
78, 7, -13
LCH
78, 15, 298
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 299
XYZ
53, 53, 72
LUV
78, 3, -21
HWB
257, 74%, 15%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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