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
DDC5BD
RGB
221, 197, 189
HSL
15, 32%, 80%
HSB
15, 14%, 87%
CMYK
0, 11, 14, 13
LAB
81, 8, 7
LCH
81, 11, 43
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 39
XYZ
59, 59, 56
LUV
81, 15, 9
HWB
15, 74%, 13%
Pantone
663 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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