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
CDB9BA
RGB
205, 185, 186
HSL
357, 17%, 76%
HSB
357, 10%, 80%
CMYK
0, 10, 9, 20
LAB
77, 7, 2
LCH
77, 8, 17
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 14
XYZ
51, 51, 54
LUV
77, 12, 2
HWB
357, 73%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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