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
D8BFBC
RGB
216, 191, 188
HSL
6, 26%, 79%
HSB
6, 13%, 85%
CMYK
0, 12, 13, 15
LAB
79, 9, 5
LCH
79, 10, 29
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 26
XYZ
56, 55, 55
LUV
79, 15, 6
HWB
6, 74%, 15%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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