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
DEC2B8
RGB
222, 194, 184
HSL
16, 37%, 80%
HSB
16, 17%, 87%
CMYK
0, 13, 17, 13
LAB
81, 9, 9
LCH
81, 13, 44
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 41
XYZ
58, 58, 53
LUV
81, 18, 11
HWB
16, 72%, 13%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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