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
C8ABA1
RGB
200, 171, 161
HSL
15, 26%, 71%
HSB
15, 20%, 78%
CMYK
0, 15, 20, 22
LAB
72, 10, 9
LCH
72, 13, 44
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 40
XYZ
45, 44, 40
LUV
72, 19, 11
HWB
15, 63%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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