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
C2ACA1
RGB
194, 172, 161
HSL
20, 21%, 70%
HSB
20, 17%, 76%
CMYK
0, 11, 17, 24
LAB
72, 7, 9
LCH
72, 11, 52
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 48
XYZ
43, 44, 40
LUV
72, 14, 11
HWB
20, 63%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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