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
D0BBB9
RGB
208, 187, 185
HSL
5, 20%, 77%
HSB
5, 11%, 82%
CMYK
0, 10, 11, 18
LAB
78, 7, 4
LCH
78, 8, 27
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 24
XYZ
53, 52, 53
LUV
78, 13, 4
HWB
5, 73%, 18%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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