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
CDBBD0
RGB
205, 187, 208
HSL
291, 18%, 77%
HSB
291, 10%, 82%
CMYK
1, 10, 0, 18
LAB
78, 9, -8
LCH
78, 12, 319
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 321
XYZ
54, 53, 67
LUV
78, 9, -14
HWB
291, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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