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
C5B7CA
RGB
197, 183, 202
HSL
284, 15%, 75%
HSB
284, 9%, 79%
CMYK
2, 9, 0, 21
LAB
76, 8, -8
LCH
76, 11, 315
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 317
XYZ
51, 50, 63
LUV
76, 7, -13
HWB
284, 72%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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