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
C0AAA6
RGB
192, 170, 166
HSL
9, 17%, 70%
HSB
9, 14%, 75%
CMYK
0, 11, 14, 25
LAB
71, 8, 5
LCH
71, 9, 34
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 30
XYZ
43, 43, 42
LUV
71, 14, 6
HWB
9, 65%, 25%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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