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
C4BFBA
RGB
196, 191, 186
HSL
30, 8%, 75%
HSB
30, 5%, 77%
CMYK
0, 3, 5, 23
LAB
78, 1, 3
LCH
78, 3, 70
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 68
XYZ
50, 53, 54
LUV
78, 3, 4
HWB
30, 73%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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