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
DAC2C4
RGB
218, 194, 196
HSL
355, 24%, 81%
HSB
355, 11%, 85%
CMYK
0, 11, 10, 15
LAB
81, 9, 2
LCH
81, 9, 14
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 12
XYZ
58, 57, 60
LUV
81, 14, 2
HWB
355, 76%, 15%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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