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
C4BED5
RGB
196, 190, 213
HSL
256, 21%, 79%
HSB
256, 11%, 84%
CMYK
8, 11, 0, 16
LAB
78, 5, -11
LCH
78, 12, 297
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 298
XYZ
53, 53, 70
LUV
78, 2, -18
HWB
256, 75%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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