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
D4BCB2
RGB
212, 188, 178
HSL
18, 28%, 76%
HSB
18, 16%, 83%
CMYK
0, 11, 16, 17
LAB
78, 8, 8
LCH
78, 11, 48
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 44
XYZ
53, 53, 50
LUV
78, 15, 11
HWB
18, 70%, 17%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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