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
C1AAA9
RGB
193, 170, 169
HSL
2, 16%, 71%
HSB
2, 12%, 76%
CMYK
0, 12, 12, 24
LAB
72, 8, 4
LCH
72, 9, 24
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 21
XYZ
44, 43, 44
LUV
72, 14, 4
HWB
2, 66%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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