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
DAC9BF
RGB
218, 201, 191
HSL
22, 27%, 80%
HSB
22, 12%, 85%
CMYK
0, 8, 12, 15
LAB
82, 5, 7
LCH
82, 9, 56
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 53
XYZ
59, 60, 58
LUV
82, 11, 10
HWB
22, 75%, 15%
Pantone
663 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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