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
CBABA8
RGB
203, 171, 168
HSL
5, 25%, 73%
HSB
5, 17%, 80%
CMYK
0, 16, 17, 20
LAB
73, 12, 6
LCH
73, 13, 28
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 24
XYZ
46, 45, 43
LUV
73, 20, 6
HWB
5, 66%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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