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
D6BCB2
RGB
214, 188, 178
HSL
17, 31%, 77%
HSB
17, 17%, 84%
CMYK
0, 12, 17, 16
LAB
78, 8, 9
LCH
78, 12, 46
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 42
XYZ
54, 53, 50
LUV
78, 16, 11
HWB
17, 70%, 16%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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