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
CDBCD5
RGB
205, 188, 213
HSL
281, 23%, 79%
HSB
281, 12%, 84%
CMYK
4, 12, 0, 16
LAB
78, 10, -10
LCH
78, 14, 313
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 315
XYZ
55, 54, 70
LUV
78, 8, -18
HWB
281, 74%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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