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
C0ABC0
RGB
192, 171, 192
HSL
300, 14%, 71%
HSB
300, 11%, 75%
CMYK
0, 11, 0, 25
LAB
72, 11, -8
LCH
72, 13, 324
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 326
XYZ
46, 44, 56
LUV
72, 11, -14
HWB
300, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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