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
CDBFD8
RGB
205, 191, 216
HSL
274, 24%, 80%
HSB
274, 12%, 85%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 15
LAB
79, 9, -11
LCH
79, 14, 309
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 310
XYZ
56, 55, 73
LUV
79, 6, -18
HWB
274, 75%, 15%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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