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
C5BBCC
RGB
197, 187, 204
HSL
275, 14%, 77%
HSB
275, 8%, 80%
CMYK
3, 8, 0, 20
LAB
77, 6, -7
LCH
77, 9, 309
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 312
XYZ
52, 52, 64
LUV
77, 5, -12
HWB
275, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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