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
C6C8D4
RGB
198, 200, 212
HSL
231, 14%, 80%
HSB
231, 7%, 83%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 17
LAB
81, 1, -6
LCH
81, 6, 279
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 278
XYZ
56, 58, 71
LUV
81, -2, -10
HWB
231, 78%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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