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
D6BBB5
RGB
214, 187, 181
HSL
11, 29%, 77%
HSB
11, 15%, 84%
CMYK
0, 13, 15, 16
LAB
78, 9, 7
LCH
78, 11, 36
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 33
XYZ
54, 53, 51
LUV
78, 17, 8
HWB
11, 71%, 16%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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