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
C2ADA9
RGB
194, 173, 169
HSL
10, 17%, 71%
HSB
10, 13%, 76%
CMYK
0, 11, 13, 24
LAB
72, 7, 5
LCH
72, 9, 34
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 31
XYZ
44, 44, 44
LUV
72, 13, 6
HWB
10, 66%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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