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
C1AAA6
RGB
193, 170, 166
HSL
9, 18%, 70%
HSB
9, 14%, 76%
CMYK
0, 12, 14, 24
LAB
72, 8, 5
LCH
72, 10, 33
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 29
XYZ
43, 43, 42
LUV
72, 14, 6
HWB
9, 65%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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