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
C4AAA0
RGB
196, 170, 160
HSL
17, 23%, 70%
HSB
17, 18%, 77%
CMYK
0, 13, 18, 23
LAB
72, 9, 9
LCH
72, 12, 46
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 42
XYZ
43, 43, 39
LUV
72, 17, 11
HWB
17, 63%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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