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
CEBCB9
RGB
206, 188, 185
HSL
9, 18%, 77%
HSB
9, 10%, 81%
CMYK
0, 9, 10, 19
LAB
78, 6, 4
LCH
78, 7, 32
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 29
XYZ
52, 53, 53
LUV
78, 11, 5
HWB
9, 73%, 19%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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