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
CAADA8
RGB
202, 173, 168
HSL
9, 24%, 73%
HSB
9, 17%, 79%
CMYK
0, 14, 17, 21
LAB
73, 10, 7
LCH
73, 12, 33
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 29
XYZ
46, 45, 43
LUV
73, 18, 8
HWB
9, 66%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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