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
D9BEB4
RGB
217, 190, 180
HSL
16, 33%, 78%
HSB
16, 17%, 85%
CMYK
0, 12, 17, 15
LAB
79, 9, 9
LCH
79, 12, 45
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 41
XYZ
55, 55, 51
LUV
79, 17, 11
HWB
16, 71%, 15%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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