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
D8BFBF
RGB
216, 191, 191
HSL
0, 24%, 80%
HSB
0, 12%, 85%
CMYK
0, 12, 12, 15
LAB
79, 9, 3
LCH
79, 10, 20
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 18
XYZ
56, 56, 57
LUV
79, 15, 3
HWB
0, 75%, 15%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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