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
CDABA9
RGB
205, 171, 169
HSL
3, 26%, 73%
HSB
3, 18%, 80%
CMYK
0, 17, 18, 20
LAB
73, 13, 6
LCH
73, 14, 25
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 22
XYZ
47, 45, 44
LUV
73, 21, 6
HWB
3, 66%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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