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
C3C7DD
RGB
195, 199, 221
HSL
231, 28%, 82%
HSB
231, 12%, 87%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 13
LAB
80, 2, -11
LCH
80, 12, 279
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 278
XYZ
56, 58, 77
LUV
80, -3, -18
HWB
231, 76%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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