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
C8AEA4
RGB
200, 174, 164
HSL
17, 25%, 71%
HSB
17, 18%, 78%
CMYK
0, 13, 18, 22
LAB
73, 9, 9
LCH
73, 12, 46
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 42
XYZ
46, 45, 41
LUV
73, 17, 11
HWB
17, 64%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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