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
DAC4BD
RGB
218, 196, 189
HSL
14, 28%, 80%
HSB
14, 13%, 85%
CMYK
0, 10, 13, 15
LAB
81, 7, 6
LCH
81, 10, 42
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 38
XYZ
58, 58, 56
LUV
81, 14, 8
HWB
14, 74%, 15%
Pantone
663 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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