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
C8ABA4
RGB
200, 171, 164
HSL
12, 25%, 71%
HSB
12, 18%, 78%
CMYK
0, 15, 18, 22
LAB
72, 10, 8
LCH
72, 13, 38
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 34
XYZ
45, 44, 41
LUV
72, 18, 9
HWB
12, 64%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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