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
C8BAC2
RGB
200, 186, 194
HSL
326, 11%, 76%
HSB
326, 7%, 78%
CMYK
0, 7, 3, 22
LAB
77, 6, -2
LCH
77, 7, 341
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 342
XYZ
51, 51, 58
LUV
77, 8, -4
HWB
326, 73%, 22%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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