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
C2AEA1
RGB
194, 174, 161
HSL
24, 21%, 70%
HSB
24, 17%, 76%
CMYK
0, 10, 17, 24
LAB
73, 6, 9
LCH
73, 11, 58
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 55
XYZ
44, 44, 40
LUV
73, 13, 12
HWB
24, 63%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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