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
C8B49E
RGB
200, 180, 158
HSL
31, 28%, 70%
HSB
31, 21%, 78%
CMYK
0, 10, 21, 22
LAB
75, 5, 14
LCH
75, 15, 71
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 70
XYZ
46, 47, 39
LUV
75, 14, 19
HWB
31, 62%, 22%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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