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
CBABA6
RGB
203, 171, 166
HSL
8, 26%, 72%
HSB
8, 18%, 80%
CMYK
0, 16, 18, 20
LAB
73, 11, 7
LCH
73, 13, 32
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 28
XYZ
46, 45, 42
LUV
73, 20, 8
HWB
8, 65%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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