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
CAB3AA
RGB
202, 179, 170
HSL
17, 23%, 73%
HSB
17, 16%, 79%
CMYK
0, 11, 16, 21
LAB
75, 7, 8
LCH
75, 11, 46
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 43
XYZ
48, 48, 45
LUV
75, 15, 10
HWB
17, 67%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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