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
CDBAB5
RGB
205, 186, 181
HSL
12, 19%, 76%
HSB
12, 12%, 80%
CMYK
0, 9, 12, 20
LAB
77, 6, 5
LCH
77, 8, 39
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 35
XYZ
51, 51, 51
LUV
77, 12, 6
HWB
12, 71%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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