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
CDBDD3
RGB
205, 189, 211
HSL
284, 20%, 78%
HSB
284, 10%, 83%
CMYK
3, 10, 0, 17
LAB
78, 9, -9
LCH
78, 13, 315
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 317
XYZ
55, 54, 69
LUV
78, 8, -15
HWB
284, 74%, 17%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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