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
C4C2BC
RGB
196, 194, 188
HSL
45, 6%, 75%
HSB
45, 4%, 77%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 23
LAB
78, 0, 3
LCH
78, 3, 91
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 91
XYZ
51, 54, 55
LUV
78, 1, 5
HWB
45, 74%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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