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
CAAF9E
RGB
202, 175, 158
HSL
23, 29%, 71%
HSB
23, 22%, 79%
CMYK
0, 13, 22, 21
LAB
74, 8, 13
LCH
74, 15, 57
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 54
XYZ
46, 46, 39
LUV
74, 18, 16
HWB
23, 62%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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