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
C4C3BC
RGB
196, 195, 188
HSL
52, 6%, 75%
HSB
52, 4%, 77%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 23
LAB
79, -1, 4
LCH
79, 4, 99
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 100
XYZ
51, 54, 55
LUV
79, 1, 6
HWB
52, 74%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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