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
C8BCD1
RGB
200, 188, 209
HSL
274, 19%, 78%
HSB
274, 10%, 82%
CMYK
4, 10, 0, 18
LAB
78, 7, -9
LCH
78, 12, 309
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 311
XYZ
53, 53, 68
LUV
78, 5, -15
HWB
274, 74%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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