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
CCAAA9
RGB
204, 170, 169
HSL
2, 26%, 73%
HSB
2, 17%, 80%
CMYK
0, 17, 17, 20
LAB
73, 13, 5
LCH
73, 14, 23
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 20
XYZ
46, 44, 44
LUV
73, 21, 5
HWB
2, 66%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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