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
CBB8CC
RGB
203, 184, 204
HSL
297, 16%, 76%
HSB
297, 10%, 80%
CMYK
0, 10, 0, 20
LAB
77, 10, -8
LCH
77, 12, 322
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 324
XYZ
53, 51, 64
LUV
77, 10, -13
HWB
297, 72%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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