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
C9BED2
RGB
201, 190, 210
HSL
273, 18%, 78%
HSB
273, 10%, 82%
CMYK
4, 10, 0, 18
LAB
78, 7, -9
LCH
78, 11, 308
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 310
XYZ
54, 54, 69
LUV
78, 5, -14
HWB
273, 75%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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