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
D8BCAB
RGB
216, 188, 171
HSL
23, 37%, 76%
HSB
23, 21%, 85%
CMYK
0, 13, 21, 15
LAB
78, 8, 13
LCH
78, 15, 56
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 53
XYZ
54, 54, 46
LUV
78, 18, 16
HWB
23, 67%, 15%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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