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
CBABAF
RGB
203, 171, 175
HSL
353, 24%, 73%
HSB
353, 16%, 80%
CMYK
0, 16, 14, 20
LAB
73, 12, 3
LCH
73, 13, 11
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 9
XYZ
47, 45, 47
LUV
73, 19, 1
HWB
353, 67%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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