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
C8BED8
RGB
200, 190, 216
HSL
263, 25%, 80%
HSB
263, 12%, 85%
CMYK
7, 12, 0, 15
LAB
78, 7, -12
LCH
78, 14, 302
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 303
XYZ
55, 54, 73
LUV
78, 4, -19
HWB
263, 75%, 15%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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