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
C8AEA1
RGB
200, 174, 161
HSL
20, 26%, 71%
HSB
20, 20%, 78%
CMYK
0, 13, 20, 22
LAB
73, 8, 10
LCH
73, 13, 52
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 48
XYZ
45, 45, 40
LUV
73, 17, 13
HWB
20, 63%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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