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
C3AAA4
RGB
195, 170, 164
HSL
12, 21%, 70%
HSB
12, 16%, 76%
CMYK
0, 13, 16, 24
LAB
72, 9, 7
LCH
72, 11, 37
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 34
XYZ
44, 43, 41
LUV
72, 16, 8
HWB
12, 64%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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