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
CCB9BC
RGB
204, 185, 188
HSL
351, 16%, 76%
HSB
351, 9%, 80%
CMYK
0, 9, 8, 20
LAB
77, 7, 1
LCH
77, 7, 8
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 7
XYZ
51, 51, 55
LUV
77, 11, 0
HWB
351, 73%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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