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
DABBB1
RGB
218, 187, 177
HSL
15, 36%, 77%
HSB
15, 19%, 85%
CMYK
0, 14, 19, 15
LAB
78, 10, 9
LCH
78, 14, 42
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 39
XYZ
55, 54, 49
LUV
78, 20, 12
HWB
15, 69%, 15%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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