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
C4AEA2
RGB
196, 174, 162
HSL
21, 22%, 70%
HSB
21, 17%, 77%
CMYK
0, 11, 17, 23
LAB
73, 7, 9
LCH
73, 11, 54
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 51
XYZ
44, 45, 40
LUV
73, 14, 12
HWB
21, 64%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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