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
D6BEBC
RGB
214, 190, 188
HSL
5, 24%, 79%
HSB
5, 12%, 84%
CMYK
0, 11, 12, 16
LAB
79, 9, 4
LCH
79, 10, 27
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 23
XYZ
55, 55, 55
LUV
79, 14, 5
HWB
5, 74%, 16%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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