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
CAAFA8
RGB
202, 175, 168
HSL
12, 24%, 73%
HSB
12, 17%, 79%
CMYK
0, 13, 17, 21
LAB
74, 9, 7
LCH
74, 12, 39
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 35
XYZ
47, 46, 43
LUV
74, 17, 9
HWB
12, 66%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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