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
CAAAA3
RGB
202, 170, 163
HSL
11, 27%, 72%
HSB
11, 19%, 79%
CMYK
0, 16, 19, 21
LAB
72, 11, 8
LCH
72, 14, 36
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 32
XYZ
45, 44, 41
LUV
72, 20, 9
HWB
11, 64%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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