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
C8BBD6
RGB
200, 187, 214
HSL
269, 25%, 79%
HSB
269, 13%, 84%
CMYK
7, 13, 0, 16
LAB
78, 9, -12
LCH
78, 15, 306
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 307
XYZ
54, 53, 71
LUV
78, 6, -20
HWB
269, 73%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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