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
DAC2BC
RGB
218, 194, 188
HSL
12, 29%, 80%
HSB
12, 14%, 85%
CMYK
0, 11, 14, 15
LAB
80, 8, 6
LCH
80, 10, 38
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 34
XYZ
57, 57, 56
LUV
80, 15, 8
HWB
12, 74%, 15%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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