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
C8D1BB
RGB
200, 209, 187
HSL
85, 19%, 78%
HSB
85, 11%, 82%
CMYK
4, 0, 11, 18
LAB
83, -6, 10
LCH
83, 12, 122
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 125
XYZ
56, 61, 56
LUV
83, -4, 16
HWB
85, 73%, 18%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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