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
D0BDB5
RGB
208, 189, 181
HSL
18, 22%, 76%
HSB
18, 13%, 82%
CMYK
0, 9, 13, 18
LAB
78, 6, 7
LCH
78, 9, 48
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 44
XYZ
53, 53, 51
LUV
78, 12, 9
HWB
18, 71%, 18%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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