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
CAAE9F
RGB
202, 174, 159
HSL
21, 29%, 71%
HSB
21, 21%, 79%
CMYK
0, 14, 21, 21
LAB
73, 9, 12
LCH
73, 15, 53
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 50
XYZ
46, 45, 39
LUV
73, 18, 15
HWB
21, 62%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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