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
C3ADA4
RGB
195, 173, 164
HSL
17, 21%, 70%
HSB
17, 16%, 76%
CMYK
0, 11, 16, 24
LAB
72, 7, 8
LCH
72, 10, 47
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 44
XYZ
44, 44, 41
LUV
72, 14, 10
HWB
17, 64%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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