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
C6ABA6
RGB
198, 171, 166
HSL
9, 22%, 71%
HSB
9, 16%, 78%
CMYK
0, 14, 16, 22
LAB
72, 10, 6
LCH
72, 11, 34
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 30
XYZ
45, 44, 42
LUV
72, 17, 7
HWB
9, 65%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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