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
DAC2BD
RGB
218, 194, 189
HSL
10, 28%, 80%
HSB
10, 13%, 85%
CMYK
0, 11, 13, 15
LAB
80, 8, 6
LCH
80, 10, 35
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 32
XYZ
57, 57, 56
LUV
80, 15, 7
HWB
10, 74%, 15%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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