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
D1BCBC
RGB
209, 188, 188
HSL
0, 19%, 78%
HSB
0, 10%, 82%
CMYK
0, 10, 10, 18
LAB
78, 8, 3
LCH
78, 8, 20
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 18
XYZ
53, 53, 55
LUV
78, 12, 3
HWB
0, 74%, 18%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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