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
C8B6CA
RGB
200, 182, 202
HSL
294, 16%, 75%
HSB
294, 10%, 79%
CMYK
1, 10, 0, 21
LAB
76, 9, -8
LCH
76, 12, 320
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 323
XYZ
51, 50, 63
LUV
76, 9, -13
HWB
294, 71%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named purple on shades of purple, or all families on colors.