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
DAC3BA
RGB
218, 195, 186
HSL
17, 30%, 79%
HSB
17, 15%, 85%
CMYK
0, 11, 15, 15
LAB
81, 7, 8
LCH
81, 11, 46
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 43
XYZ
57, 57, 55
LUV
81, 14, 10
HWB
17, 73%, 15%
Pantone
663 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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