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
C4ADAE
RGB
196, 173, 174
HSL
357, 16%, 72%
HSB
357, 12%, 77%
CMYK
0, 12, 11, 23
LAB
73, 9, 3
LCH
73, 9, 17
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 15
XYZ
45, 45, 46
LUV
73, 14, 2
HWB
357, 68%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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