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
C8D1BD
RGB
200, 209, 189
HSL
87, 18%, 78%
HSB
87, 10%, 82%
CMYK
4, 0, 10, 18
LAB
83, -6, 9
LCH
83, 11, 123
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 127
XYZ
56, 62, 57
LUV
83, -4, 14
HWB
87, 74%, 18%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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