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
C2A89A
RGB
194, 168, 154
HSL
21, 25%, 68%
HSB
21, 21%, 76%
CMYK
0, 13, 21, 24
LAB
71, 8, 11
LCH
71, 14, 53
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 50
XYZ
42, 42, 36
LUV
71, 17, 14
HWB
21, 60%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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