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
CDBABC
RGB
205, 186, 188
HSL
354, 16%, 77%
HSB
354, 9%, 80%
CMYK
0, 9, 8, 20
LAB
77, 7, 2
LCH
77, 7, 12
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 10
XYZ
52, 52, 55
LUV
77, 11, 1
HWB
354, 73%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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