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
CDBCBA
RGB
205, 188, 186
HSL
6, 16%, 77%
HSB
6, 9%, 80%
CMYK
0, 8, 9, 20
LAB
78, 6, 3
LCH
78, 7, 29
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 26
XYZ
52, 52, 54
LUV
78, 10, 4
HWB
6, 73%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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