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
C5BCD7
RGB
197, 188, 215
HSL
260, 25%, 79%
HSB
260, 13%, 84%
CMYK
8, 13, 0, 16
LAB
78, 7, -12
LCH
78, 14, 300
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 301
XYZ
53, 53, 72
LUV
78, 3, -20
HWB
260, 74%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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