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
C5ABA0
RGB
197, 171, 160
HSL
18, 24%, 70%
HSB
18, 19%, 77%
CMYK
0, 13, 19, 23
LAB
72, 8, 9
LCH
72, 13, 48
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 44
XYZ
44, 44, 39
LUV
72, 17, 12
HWB
18, 63%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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