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
C4ACA3
RGB
196, 172, 163
HSL
16, 22%, 70%
HSB
16, 17%, 77%
CMYK
0, 12, 17, 23
LAB
72, 8, 8
LCH
72, 11, 45
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 42
XYZ
44, 44, 41
LUV
72, 15, 10
HWB
16, 64%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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