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
CAB5AA
RGB
202, 181, 170
HSL
21, 23%, 73%
HSB
21, 16%, 79%
CMYK
0, 10, 16, 21
LAB
75, 6, 9
LCH
75, 11, 53
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 50
XYZ
48, 49, 45
LUV
75, 13, 11
HWB
21, 67%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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