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
CDBBB4
RGB
205, 187, 180
HSL
17, 20%, 75%
HSB
17, 12%, 80%
CMYK
0, 9, 12, 20
LAB
77, 6, 6
LCH
77, 8, 46
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 43
XYZ
51, 52, 50
LUV
77, 11, 8
HWB
17, 71%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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