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
CDBACF
RGB
205, 186, 207
HSL
294, 18%, 77%
HSB
294, 10%, 81%
CMYK
1, 10, 0, 19
LAB
78, 10, -8
LCH
78, 13, 321
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 323
XYZ
54, 53, 66
LUV
78, 10, -14
HWB
294, 73%, 19%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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