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
C4ACAA
RGB
196, 172, 170
HSL
5, 18%, 72%
HSB
5, 13%, 77%
CMYK
0, 12, 13, 23
LAB
72, 9, 4
LCH
72, 10, 27
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 23
XYZ
45, 44, 44
LUV
72, 15, 5
HWB
5, 67%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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