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
CAB2A5
RGB
202, 178, 165
HSL
21, 26%, 72%
HSB
21, 18%, 79%
CMYK
0, 12, 18, 21
LAB
74, 7, 10
LCH
74, 12, 54
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 50
XYZ
47, 47, 42
LUV
74, 15, 13
HWB
21, 65%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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