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
C5BBD2
RGB
197, 187, 210
HSL
266, 20%, 78%
HSB
266, 11%, 82%
CMYK
6, 11, 0, 18
LAB
77, 7, -10
LCH
77, 12, 304
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 305
XYZ
52, 52, 68
LUV
77, 4, -17
HWB
266, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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