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
C5BFDB
RGB
197, 191, 219
HSL
253, 28%, 80%
HSB
253, 13%, 86%
CMYK
10, 13, 0, 14
LAB
79, 6, -13
LCH
79, 15, 295
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 295
XYZ
54, 54, 75
LUV
79, 2, -22
HWB
253, 75%, 14%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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