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
DDBDB2
RGB
221, 189, 178
HSL
15, 39%, 78%
HSB
15, 19%, 87%
CMYK
0, 14, 19, 13
LAB
79, 11, 10
LCH
79, 15, 44
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 40
XYZ
56, 55, 50
LUV
79, 20, 12
HWB
15, 70%, 13%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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