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
CDB4B2
RGB
205, 180, 178
HSL
4, 21%, 75%
HSB
4, 13%, 80%
CMYK
0, 12, 13, 20
LAB
75, 9, 4
LCH
75, 10, 26
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 23
XYZ
50, 49, 49
LUV
75, 15, 5
HWB
4, 70%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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