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
C2B8CB
RGB
194, 184, 203
HSL
272, 15%, 76%
HSB
272, 9%, 80%
CMYK
4, 9, 0, 20
LAB
76, 6, -8
LCH
76, 10, 307
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 309
XYZ
50, 50, 64
LUV
76, 4, -14
HWB
272, 72%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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