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
DAC6BC
RGB
218, 198, 188
HSL
20, 29%, 80%
HSB
20, 14%, 85%
CMYK
0, 9, 14, 15
LAB
81, 6, 8
LCH
81, 10, 52
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 48
XYZ
58, 59, 56
LUV
81, 13, 10
HWB
20, 74%, 15%
Pantone
663 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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