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
DDC8BD
RGB
221, 200, 189
HSL
21, 32%, 80%
HSB
21, 14%, 87%
CMYK
0, 10, 14, 13
LAB
82, 6, 8
LCH
82, 10, 53
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 50
XYZ
60, 60, 57
LUV
82, 13, 11
HWB
21, 74%, 13%
Pantone
663 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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