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
C8A99F
RGB
200, 169, 159
HSL
15, 27%, 70%
HSB
15, 20%, 78%
CMYK
0, 16, 21, 22
LAB
72, 11, 10
LCH
72, 14, 42
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 39
XYZ
44, 43, 39
LUV
72, 20, 12
HWB
15, 62%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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