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
C8ACA5
RGB
200, 172, 165
HSL
12, 24%, 72%
HSB
12, 17%, 78%
CMYK
0, 14, 17, 22
LAB
73, 10, 8
LCH
73, 12, 38
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 34
XYZ
45, 45, 42
LUV
73, 18, 9
HWB
12, 65%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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