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
C5B5CC
RGB
197, 181, 204
HSL
282, 18%, 75%
HSB
282, 11%, 80%
CMYK
3, 11, 0, 20
LAB
76, 9, -10
LCH
76, 13, 314
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 316
XYZ
50, 49, 64
LUV
76, 8, -16
HWB
282, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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