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
D8BCB2
RGB
216, 188, 178
HSL
16, 33%, 77%
HSB
16, 18%, 85%
CMYK
0, 13, 18, 15
LAB
78, 9, 9
LCH
78, 13, 44
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 41
XYZ
54, 54, 50
LUV
78, 18, 11
HWB
16, 70%, 15%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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