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
C3C8DA
RGB
195, 200, 218
HSL
227, 24%, 81%
HSB
227, 11%, 85%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 15
LAB
81, 1, -10
LCH
81, 10, 275
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 273
XYZ
56, 58, 75
LUV
81, -4, -15
HWB
227, 76%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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