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
CAB8CE
RGB
202, 184, 206
HSL
289, 18%, 76%
HSB
289, 11%, 81%
CMYK
2, 11, 0, 19
LAB
77, 10, -9
LCH
77, 13, 318
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 320
XYZ
53, 51, 66
LUV
77, 9, -15
HWB
289, 72%, 19%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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