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
C4AAA8
RGB
196, 170, 168
HSL
4, 19%, 71%
HSB
4, 14%, 77%
CMYK
0, 13, 14, 23
LAB
72, 10, 5
LCH
72, 11, 26
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 23
XYZ
44, 43, 43
LUV
72, 16, 5
HWB
4, 66%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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