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
DDC2BB
RGB
221, 194, 187
HSL
12, 33%, 80%
HSB
12, 15%, 87%
CMYK
0, 12, 15, 13
LAB
81, 9, 7
LCH
81, 12, 39
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 35
XYZ
58, 58, 55
LUV
81, 17, 9
HWB
12, 73%, 13%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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