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
CBAEAA
RGB
203, 174, 170
HSL
7, 24%, 73%
HSB
7, 16%, 80%
CMYK
0, 14, 16, 20
LAB
74, 10, 6
LCH
74, 12, 31
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 27
XYZ
47, 46, 44
LUV
74, 18, 7
HWB
7, 67%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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