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
C8BBD3
RGB
200, 187, 211
HSL
273, 21%, 78%
HSB
273, 11%, 83%
CMYK
5, 11, 0, 17
LAB
78, 8, -10
LCH
78, 13, 308
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 310
XYZ
53, 53, 69
LUV
78, 6, -17
HWB
273, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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