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
C8B4AC
RGB
200, 180, 172
HSL
17, 20%, 73%
HSB
17, 14%, 78%
CMYK
0, 10, 14, 22
LAB
75, 6, 7
LCH
75, 9, 47
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 43
XYZ
48, 48, 46
LUV
75, 13, 9
HWB
17, 67%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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