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
CBC4E0
RGB
203, 196, 224
HSL
255, 31%, 82%
HSB
255, 12%, 88%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 12
LAB
80, 6, -13
LCH
80, 15, 296
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 297
XYZ
58, 58, 79
LUV
80, 2, -21
HWB
255, 77%, 12%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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