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
CDBDD5
RGB
205, 189, 213
HSL
280, 22%, 79%
HSB
280, 11%, 84%
CMYK
4, 11, 0, 16
LAB
79, 9, -10
LCH
79, 13, 313
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 315
XYZ
55, 54, 70
LUV
79, 8, -17
HWB
280, 74%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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