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
CBBBD5
RGB
203, 187, 213
HSL
277, 24%, 78%
HSB
277, 12%, 84%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 16
LAB
78, 9, -11
LCH
78, 14, 311
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 313
XYZ
54, 53, 70
LUV
78, 7, -19
HWB
277, 73%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named purple on shades of purple, or all families on colors.