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
CDB5AE
RGB
205, 181, 174
HSL
14, 24%, 74%
HSB
14, 15%, 80%
CMYK
0, 12, 15, 20
LAB
76, 8, 7
LCH
76, 11, 41
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 37
XYZ
49, 49, 47
LUV
76, 15, 8
HWB
14, 68%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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