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
C5AAAC
RGB
197, 170, 172
HSL
356, 19%, 72%
HSB
356, 14%, 77%
CMYK
0, 14, 13, 23
LAB
72, 10, 3
LCH
72, 11, 15
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 13
XYZ
45, 44, 45
LUV
72, 16, 2
HWB
356, 67%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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