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
DDC8B8
RGB
221, 200, 184
HSL
26, 35%, 79%
HSB
26, 17%, 87%
CMYK
0, 10, 17, 13
LAB
82, 6, 11
LCH
82, 12, 62
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 60
XYZ
59, 60, 54
LUV
82, 14, 15
HWB
26, 72%, 13%
Pantone
663 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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