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
CBB5B2
RGB
203, 181, 178
HSL
7, 19%, 75%
HSB
7, 12%, 80%
CMYK
0, 11, 12, 20
LAB
76, 8, 5
LCH
76, 9, 30
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 27
XYZ
49, 49, 49
LUV
76, 13, 5
HWB
7, 70%, 20%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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