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
CEBCBD
RGB
206, 188, 189
HSL
357, 16%, 77%
HSB
357, 9%, 81%
CMYK
0, 9, 8, 19
LAB
78, 7, 2
LCH
78, 7, 16
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 14
XYZ
53, 53, 56
LUV
78, 11, 2
HWB
357, 74%, 19%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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