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
CBAE9F
RGB
203, 174, 159
HSL
20, 30%, 71%
HSB
20, 22%, 80%
CMYK
0, 14, 22, 20
LAB
73, 9, 12
LCH
73, 15, 52
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 49
XYZ
46, 45, 39
LUV
73, 19, 15
HWB
20, 62%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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