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
CDB4AB
RGB
205, 180, 171
HSL
16, 25%, 74%
HSB
16, 17%, 80%
CMYK
0, 12, 17, 20
LAB
75, 8, 8
LCH
75, 12, 45
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 41
XYZ
49, 49, 45
LUV
75, 16, 10
HWB
16, 67%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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