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
CAAEAB
RGB
202, 174, 171
HSL
6, 23%, 73%
HSB
6, 15%, 79%
CMYK
0, 14, 15, 21
LAB
74, 10, 5
LCH
74, 11, 29
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 25
XYZ
47, 46, 45
LUV
74, 17, 6
HWB
6, 67%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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