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
CDBBD1
RGB
205, 187, 209
HSL
289, 19%, 78%
HSB
289, 11%, 82%
CMYK
2, 11, 0, 18
LAB
78, 10, -9
LCH
78, 13, 318
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 320
XYZ
54, 53, 68
LUV
78, 9, -15
HWB
289, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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