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
CCB8AC
RGB
204, 184, 172
HSL
22, 24%, 74%
HSB
22, 16%, 80%
CMYK
0, 10, 16, 20
LAB
76, 6, 9
LCH
76, 11, 56
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 53
XYZ
49, 50, 46
LUV
76, 13, 12
HWB
22, 67%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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