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
CAB4AE
RGB
202, 180, 174
HSL
13, 21%, 74%
HSB
13, 14%, 79%
CMYK
0, 11, 14, 21
LAB
75, 7, 6
LCH
75, 10, 39
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 36
XYZ
48, 48, 47
LUV
75, 14, 7
HWB
13, 68%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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