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
CAAEA9
RGB
202, 174, 169
HSL
9, 24%, 73%
HSB
9, 16%, 79%
CMYK
0, 14, 16, 21
LAB
73, 10, 7
LCH
73, 12, 33
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 30
XYZ
47, 46, 44
LUV
73, 17, 7
HWB
9, 66%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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