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
C3ACAE
RGB
195, 172, 174
HSL
355, 16%, 72%
HSB
355, 12%, 76%
CMYK
0, 12, 11, 24
LAB
72, 9, 2
LCH
72, 9, 14
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 12
XYZ
45, 44, 46
LUV
72, 14, 1
HWB
355, 67%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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