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
CBAEA3
RGB
203, 174, 163
HSL
17, 28%, 72%
HSB
17, 20%, 80%
CMYK
0, 14, 20, 20
LAB
73, 10, 10
LCH
73, 14, 46
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 42
XYZ
46, 46, 41
LUV
73, 19, 12
HWB
17, 64%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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