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
CDB2A6
RGB
205, 178, 166
HSL
18, 28%, 73%
HSB
18, 19%, 80%
CMYK
0, 13, 19, 20
LAB
75, 9, 10
LCH
75, 13, 49
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 45
XYZ
48, 48, 43
LUV
75, 17, 13
HWB
18, 65%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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