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
C8ABA6
RGB
200, 171, 166
HSL
9, 24%, 72%
HSB
9, 17%, 78%
CMYK
0, 15, 17, 22
LAB
72, 10, 7
LCH
72, 12, 33
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 29
XYZ
45, 44, 42
LUV
72, 18, 8
HWB
9, 65%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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