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
CDC4E0
RGB
205, 196, 224
HSL
259, 31%, 82%
HSB
259, 12%, 88%
CMYK
8, 12, 0, 12
LAB
81, 7, -13
LCH
81, 15, 299
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 300
XYZ
58, 58, 79
LUV
81, 3, -21
HWB
259, 77%, 12%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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