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
C5B9CD
RGB
197, 185, 205
HSL
276, 17%, 76%
HSB
276, 10%, 80%
CMYK
4, 10, 0, 20
LAB
77, 7, -9
LCH
77, 11, 310
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 312
XYZ
51, 51, 65
LUV
77, 6, -14
HWB
276, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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