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
CDB1AB
RGB
205, 177, 171
HSL
11, 25%, 74%
HSB
11, 17%, 80%
CMYK
0, 14, 17, 20
LAB
75, 10, 7
LCH
75, 12, 36
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 32
XYZ
48, 47, 45
LUV
75, 17, 8
HWB
11, 67%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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