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
CCAEA2
RGB
204, 174, 162
HSL
17, 29%, 72%
HSB
17, 21%, 80%
CMYK
0, 15, 21, 20
LAB
74, 10, 10
LCH
74, 14, 47
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 43
XYZ
47, 46, 41
LUV
74, 19, 13
HWB
17, 64%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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