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
C5B8CD
RGB
197, 184, 205
HSL
277, 17%, 76%
HSB
277, 10%, 80%
CMYK
4, 10, 0, 20
LAB
76, 8, -9
LCH
76, 12, 311
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 313
XYZ
51, 51, 65
LUV
76, 6, -15
HWB
277, 72%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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