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
C8B9CB
RGB
200, 185, 203
HSL
290, 15%, 76%
HSB
290, 9%, 80%
CMYK
1, 9, 0, 20
LAB
77, 8, -7
LCH
77, 11, 318
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 321
XYZ
52, 51, 64
LUV
77, 7, -12
HWB
290, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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