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
CBABA4
RGB
203, 171, 164
HSL
11, 27%, 72%
HSB
11, 19%, 80%
CMYK
0, 16, 19, 20
LAB
73, 11, 8
LCH
73, 14, 36
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 32
XYZ
46, 45, 41
LUV
73, 20, 9
HWB
11, 64%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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