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
C4CDC2
RGB
196, 205, 194
HSL
109, 10%, 78%
HSB
109, 5%, 80%
CMYK
4, 0, 5, 20
LAB
81, -5, 4
LCH
81, 6, 137
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 140
XYZ
54, 59, 60
LUV
81, -4, 7
HWB
109, 76%, 20%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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