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
C8BCCD
RGB
200, 188, 205
HSL
282, 15%, 77%
HSB
282, 8%, 80%
CMYK
2, 8, 0, 20
LAB
78, 7, -7
LCH
78, 10, 314
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 316
XYZ
53, 53, 65
LUV
78, 6, -12
HWB
282, 74%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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