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
CDB7AC
RGB
205, 183, 172
HSL
20, 25%, 74%
HSB
20, 16%, 80%
CMYK
0, 11, 16, 20
LAB
76, 7, 9
LCH
76, 11, 52
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 48
XYZ
50, 50, 46
LUV
76, 14, 11
HWB
20, 67%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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