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
C5AFA9
RGB
197, 175, 169
HSL
13, 19%, 72%
HSB
13, 14%, 77%
CMYK
0, 11, 14, 23
LAB
73, 7, 6
LCH
73, 10, 39
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 36
XYZ
46, 45, 44
LUV
73, 14, 7
HWB
13, 66%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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