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
C4BED8
RGB
196, 190, 216
HSL
254, 25%, 80%
HSB
254, 12%, 85%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 15
LAB
78, 6, -12
LCH
78, 14, 296
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 296
XYZ
54, 54, 72
LUV
78, 2, -20
HWB
254, 75%, 15%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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