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
DEC2B1
RGB
222, 194, 177
HSL
23, 41%, 78%
HSB
23, 20%, 87%
CMYK
0, 13, 20, 13
LAB
81, 8, 12
LCH
81, 15, 56
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 53
XYZ
57, 57, 50
LUV
81, 18, 16
HWB
23, 69%, 13%
Pantone
663 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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