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
C6AAAA
RGB
198, 170, 170
HSL
0, 20%, 72%
HSB
0, 14%, 78%
CMYK
0, 14, 14, 22
LAB
72, 11, 4
LCH
72, 11, 21
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 18
XYZ
45, 44, 44
LUV
72, 17, 4
HWB
0, 67%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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