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
C5CDBA
RGB
197, 205, 186
HSL
85, 16%, 77%
HSB
85, 9%, 80%
CMYK
4, 0, 9, 20
LAB
81, -5, 9
LCH
81, 10, 122
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 126
XYZ
54, 59, 55
LUV
81, -4, 14
HWB
85, 73%, 20%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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