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
CDB5AD
RGB
205, 181, 173
HSL
15, 24%, 74%
HSB
15, 16%, 80%
CMYK
0, 12, 16, 20
LAB
76, 8, 7
LCH
76, 11, 43
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 39
XYZ
49, 49, 46
LUV
76, 15, 9
HWB
15, 68%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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