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
C2ABA1
RGB
194, 171, 161
HSL
18, 21%, 70%
HSB
18, 17%, 76%
CMYK
0, 12, 17, 24
LAB
72, 7, 8
LCH
72, 11, 49
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 45
XYZ
43, 43, 40
LUV
72, 15, 11
HWB
18, 63%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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