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
CDB8CE
RGB
205, 184, 206
HSL
297, 18%, 76%
HSB
297, 11%, 81%
CMYK
0, 11, 0, 19
LAB
77, 11, -8
LCH
77, 13, 322
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 325
XYZ
53, 52, 66
LUV
77, 11, -15
HWB
297, 72%, 19%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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