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
C8ACA9
RGB
200, 172, 169
HSL
6, 22%, 72%
HSB
6, 16%, 78%
CMYK
0, 14, 16, 22
LAB
73, 10, 6
LCH
73, 12, 29
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 25
XYZ
46, 45, 44
LUV
73, 17, 6
HWB
6, 66%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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