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
DEC4BD
RGB
222, 196, 189
HSL
13, 33%, 81%
HSB
13, 15%, 87%
CMYK
0, 12, 15, 13
LAB
81, 9, 7
LCH
81, 11, 39
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 35
XYZ
59, 59, 56
LUV
81, 16, 9
HWB
13, 74%, 13%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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