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
C5AAA6
RGB
197, 170, 166
HSL
8, 21%, 71%
HSB
8, 16%, 77%
CMYK
0, 14, 16, 23
LAB
72, 10, 6
LCH
72, 11, 31
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 28
XYZ
44, 43, 42
LUV
72, 17, 7
HWB
8, 65%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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