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
C8ABA9
RGB
200, 171, 169
HSL
4, 22%, 72%
HSB
4, 16%, 78%
CMYK
0, 15, 16, 22
LAB
73, 11, 5
LCH
73, 12, 26
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 23
XYZ
46, 44, 44
LUV
73, 18, 5
HWB
4, 66%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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