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
D4BAAA
RGB
212, 186, 170
HSL
23, 33%, 75%
HSB
23, 20%, 83%
CMYK
0, 12, 20, 17
LAB
77, 8, 12
LCH
77, 14, 57
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 54
XYZ
52, 52, 45
LUV
77, 17, 15
HWB
23, 67%, 17%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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