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
C4ADA0
RGB
196, 173, 160
HSL
22, 23%, 70%
HSB
22, 18%, 77%
CMYK
0, 12, 18, 23
LAB
72, 7, 10
LCH
72, 12, 55
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 51
XYZ
44, 44, 39
LUV
72, 15, 13
HWB
22, 63%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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