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
C8B3AC
RGB
200, 179, 172
HSL
15, 20%, 73%
HSB
15, 14%, 78%
CMYK
0, 11, 14, 22
LAB
75, 7, 6
LCH
75, 9, 43
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 39
XYZ
47, 47, 46
LUV
75, 13, 8
HWB
15, 67%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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