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
C8AAAC
RGB
200, 170, 172
HSL
356, 21%, 73%
HSB
356, 15%, 78%
CMYK
0, 15, 14, 22
LAB
72, 12, 3
LCH
72, 12, 16
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 13
XYZ
46, 44, 45
LUV
72, 18, 2
HWB
356, 67%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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