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
C8A9AD
RGB
200, 169, 173
HSL
352, 22%, 72%
HSB
352, 16%, 78%
CMYK
0, 16, 13, 22
LAB
72, 12, 2
LCH
72, 12, 11
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 9
XYZ
46, 44, 46
LUV
72, 19, 1
HWB
352, 66%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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