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
C5B2AA
RGB
197, 178, 170
HSL
18, 19%, 72%
HSB
18, 14%, 77%
CMYK
0, 10, 14, 23
LAB
74, 6, 7
LCH
74, 9, 48
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 44
XYZ
46, 47, 45
LUV
74, 12, 9
HWB
18, 67%, 23%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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