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
C4D3BD
RGB
196, 211, 189
HSL
101, 20%, 78%
HSB
101, 10%, 83%
CMYK
7, 0, 10, 17
LAB
83, -8, 9
LCH
83, 12, 132
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 136
XYZ
55, 62, 57
LUV
83, -7, 15
HWB
101, 74%, 17%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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