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
C2A89D
RGB
194, 168, 157
HSL
18, 23%, 69%
HSB
18, 19%, 76%
CMYK
0, 13, 19, 24
LAB
71, 8, 9
LCH
71, 13, 48
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 44
XYZ
42, 42, 38
LUV
71, 17, 12
HWB
18, 62%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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