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
C5AEBC
RGB
197, 174, 188
HSL
323, 17%, 73%
HSB
323, 12%, 77%
CMYK
0, 12, 5, 23
LAB
73, 10, -4
LCH
73, 11, 339
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 341
XYZ
47, 46, 54
LUV
73, 13, -8
HWB
323, 68%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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