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
C4BFDA
RGB
196, 191, 218
HSL
251, 27%, 80%
HSB
251, 12%, 85%
CMYK
10, 12, 0, 15
LAB
78, 6, -13
LCH
78, 14, 294
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 294
XYZ
54, 54, 74
LUV
78, 1, -21
HWB
251, 75%, 15%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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