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
CCBCBE
RGB
204, 188, 190
HSL
353, 14%, 77%
HSB
353, 8%, 80%
CMYK
0, 8, 7, 20
LAB
78, 6, 1
LCH
78, 6, 11
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 9
XYZ
52, 53, 56
LUV
78, 9, 0
HWB
353, 74%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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