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
CBBBD4
RGB
203, 187, 212
HSL
278, 23%, 78%
HSB
278, 12%, 83%
CMYK
4, 12, 0, 17
LAB
78, 9, -10
LCH
78, 14, 312
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 314
XYZ
54, 53, 70
LUV
78, 7, -18
HWB
278, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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