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
DCC4BA
RGB
220, 196, 186
HSL
18, 33%, 80%
HSB
18, 15%, 86%
CMYK
0, 11, 15, 14
LAB
81, 8, 8
LCH
81, 11, 48
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 44
XYZ
58, 58, 55
LUV
81, 15, 11
HWB
18, 73%, 14%
Pantone
663 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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