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
C3AEA3
RGB
195, 174, 163
HSL
21, 21%, 70%
HSB
21, 16%, 76%
CMYK
0, 11, 16, 24
LAB
73, 6, 9
LCH
73, 11, 53
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 49
XYZ
44, 45, 41
LUV
73, 13, 11
HWB
21, 64%, 24%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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