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
C8B9CA
RGB
200, 185, 202
HSL
293, 14%, 76%
HSB
293, 8%, 79%
CMYK
1, 8, 0, 21
LAB
77, 8, -7
LCH
77, 10, 320
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 322
XYZ
52, 51, 63
LUV
77, 8, -11
HWB
293, 73%, 21%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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