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
C8A8A9
RGB
200, 168, 169
HSL
358, 23%, 72%
HSB
358, 16%, 78%
CMYK
0, 16, 16, 22
LAB
72, 12, 4
LCH
72, 13, 19
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 16
XYZ
45, 43, 43
LUV
72, 19, 3
HWB
358, 66%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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