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
C1AAA1
RGB
193, 170, 161
HSL
17, 21%, 69%
HSB
17, 17%, 76%
CMYK
0, 12, 17, 24
LAB
71, 8, 8
LCH
71, 11, 46
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 43
XYZ
43, 43, 40
LUV
71, 15, 10
HWB
17, 63%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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