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
DABDAD
RGB
218, 189, 173
HSL
21, 38%, 77%
HSB
21, 21%, 85%
CMYK
0, 13, 21, 15
LAB
79, 9, 12
LCH
79, 15, 54
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 51
XYZ
55, 54, 47
LUV
79, 19, 16
HWB
21, 68%, 15%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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