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
C8A7A9
RGB
200, 167, 169
HSL
356, 23%, 72%
HSB
356, 17%, 78%
CMYK
0, 16, 16, 22
LAB
72, 13, 4
LCH
72, 13, 16
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 14
XYZ
45, 43, 43
LUV
72, 20, 3
HWB
356, 65%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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