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
CDBDBC
RGB
205, 189, 188
HSL
4, 15%, 77%
HSB
4, 8%, 80%
CMYK
0, 8, 8, 20
LAB
78, 6, 3
LCH
78, 6, 25
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 22
XYZ
52, 53, 55
LUV
78, 9, 3
HWB
4, 74%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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