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
C8B9CE
RGB
200, 185, 206
HSL
283, 18%, 77%
HSB
283, 10%, 81%
CMYK
3, 10, 0, 19
LAB
77, 8, -9
LCH
77, 12, 314
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 316
XYZ
52, 51, 66
LUV
77, 7, -15
HWB
283, 73%, 19%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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