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
DABFB8
RGB
218, 191, 184
HSL
12, 31%, 79%
HSB
12, 16%, 85%
CMYK
0, 12, 16, 15
LAB
80, 9, 7
LCH
80, 12, 39
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 35
XYZ
56, 56, 53
LUV
80, 17, 9
HWB
12, 72%, 15%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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