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
CAA8AA
RGB
202, 168, 170
HSL
356, 24%, 73%
HSB
356, 17%, 79%
CMYK
0, 17, 16, 21
LAB
72, 13, 4
LCH
72, 14, 17
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 14
XYZ
46, 43, 44
LUV
72, 21, 3
HWB
356, 66%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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