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
C4BDAB
RGB
196, 189, 171
HSL
43, 17%, 72%
HSB
43, 13%, 77%
CMYK
0, 4, 13, 23
LAB
77, 0, 10
LCH
77, 10, 89
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 89
XYZ
48, 51, 46
LUV
77, 5, 15
HWB
43, 67%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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